Against 517 other 4-cyl cars rated 2019–2021, the Veloster beats their 27 mpg average by 3 mpg, about $142 a year.
Every Hyundai Veloster engine, compared
The Hyundai Veloster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 27.7 / 35.1 | 2012–2021 | $1,263 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2021) | $0.107 |
| Fuel per year | $1,280 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,400 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2019–2021 | −$142 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,056 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster gives up 6 mpg in town: 34 on the highway against 28 in the city, $242 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2021) | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 34 mpg | $1,129 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (21%) | Typical for its type |
How the Veloster changed over the years
The Veloster peaked in 2017 at 31 mpg (28 city, 35 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2021 at 30 — 1 mpg apart, or $41 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2021 car does 30.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2020 | 28 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2019 | 28 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2017 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2016 | 28 / 35 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2015 | 27 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2014 | 27 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2013 | 28 / 37 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2012 | 27 / 37 | 1 | $1,239 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Veloster — 1 engine across 2012–2021. 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 $2,056. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2021 Hyundai Veloster get?
30 mpg combined, 28 city and 34 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2012 the Veloster has averaged 30.4 mpg.
Is the 2021 Veloster more efficient than the 2020?
About the same: 30 against 30 mpg combined.
Which Veloster year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017, at 31 mpg combined (28 city, 35 highway).
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