Hyundai Veloster MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Veloster has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2012 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 31 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 34 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | #21 of 76 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 4 | 31 mpg | 27 mpg | #23 of 84 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 4 | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | #28 of 96 (72th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 4 | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | #27 of 102 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 4 | 31 mpg | 28 mpg | #23 of 108 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 4 | 31 mpg | 28 mpg | #25 of 100 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 4 | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | #25 of 86 (72th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 4 | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | #22 of 79 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 4 | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | #26 of 79 (68th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Hyundai Veloster placed highest in 2012 at #21 of 76, and lowest in 2014 at #28 of 96. It spent 9 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 34 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 308 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 299 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 28 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 308 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 300 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 28 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 308 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 299 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 28 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 321 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 32 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 310 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 27 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 304 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 288 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 321 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 32 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 311 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 27 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 303 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 290 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 333 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 321 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 301 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 292 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 333 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 321 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 301 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 288 | 8/10 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 317 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 35 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 318 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI | 28 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 288 | 8/10 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 27 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 294 | 8/10 |
| 2012 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 2012 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 27 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 31 → 30 mpg | -1 mpg | 383 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 30 → 31 mpg | +1 mpg | 371 gal |
| 2017 → 2019 | 31 → 30 mpg | -1 mpg | 383 gal |
What Veloster fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster burns 383 to 411 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,150 | $1,232 | $82 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,342 | $1,438 | $96 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,533 | $1,643 | $110 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $2,100 to $2,250 a year in fuel, or $750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 30 mpg the Hyundai Veloster is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $206 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Hyundai nameplates
Every Hyundai model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.