The Hyundai Veloster N does 25 mpg combined (22 city, 28.3 highway), which works out to about $1,536 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Hyundai Veloster N engine, compared
The Hyundai Veloster N was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 22 / 28.3 | 2019–2022 | $1,536 |
What that actually costs
The Hyundai Veloster N burns a gallon every 25 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 480 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$42 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,100 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Hyundai Veloster N gives up 6.3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 28.3 out there against 22 in town, a 29% drop worth $388 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28.3 mpg | $1,357 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.3 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the Veloster N changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the Veloster N was rated in, all of them at 25 mpg. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2021 | 22 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2020 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2019 | 22 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Veloster N — 1 engine across 2019–2022. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,100. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Hyundai Veloster N get?
25 mpg combined on average — 22 in the city and 28.3 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2019–2022.
How much does a Hyundai Veloster N cost in fuel per year?
About $1,536 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,680 over five years, or 0.128 dollars a mile.
Which Veloster N engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 25 mpg.
Is the Veloster N good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Veloster N figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Hyundai Veloster N is $3,100 against the $1,536 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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