The Hyundai Veloster does 30.4 mpg combined (27.7 city, 35.1 highway), which works out to about $1,263 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
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
The Hyundai Veloster burns a gallon every 30.4 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 395 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.105 |
| Fuel per year | $1,263 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,315 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$231 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,056 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Hyundai Veloster gives up 7.4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 35.1 out there against 27.7 in town, a 27% drop worth $292 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 | 27.7 mpg | $1,386 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 35.1 mpg | $1,094 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7.4 mpg (27%) | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hyundai Veloster get?
30.4 mpg combined on average — 27.7 in the city and 35.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2012–2021.
How much does a Hyundai Veloster cost in fuel per year?
About $1,263 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,315 over five years, or 0.105 dollars a mile.
Which Veloster engine is the most economical?
The 1.6L 4-cyl at 30.4 mpg.
Is the Veloster good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Veloster 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 is $2,056 against the $1,263 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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