Against 438 other V6 cars rated 2010–2012, the Veracruz trails their 20.4 mpg average by 1.4 mpg, about $139 a year.
Every Hyundai Veracruz engine, compared
The Hyundai Veracruz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 16.5 / 22.7 | 2007–2012 | $2,076 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Jeep Liberty gets 18 mpg, the Nissan Xterra 18 mpg and the Cadillac SRX 19.3 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2012 Veracruz.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2012) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2010–2012 | +$139 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,375 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz gives up 5 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 17 in the city, $514 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2012) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the Veracruz changed over the years
The Veracruz peaked in 2012 at 19 mpg (17 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2009 at 18 — 1 mpg apart, or $112 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Veracruz — 1 engine across 2007–2012. 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 $3,375. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the Veracruz has averaged 18.5 mpg.
Is the 2012 Veracruz more efficient than the 2011?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which Veracruz year has the best gas mileage?
The 2012, at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 22 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Veracruz get better gas mileage than the Jeep Liberty?
Yes: 19 mpg for the 2012 Veracruz against 18 for the 2012 Jeep Liberty, about $112 a year less to run.
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