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2019 Hyundai Veloster 1.6T (JS)
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Hyundai Veloster MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

10 model years · 2012–2022

25 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2022 N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$3,260

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Hyundai Veloster fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Hyundai Veloster for 10 model years, 2012 to 2022. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–31 MPG. The latest model year, 2022, has 2 configurations rated 22–25 MPG combined and costing $3,260–$3,580 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2012 is the 2017 Veloster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, at 31 MPG.

Hyundai Veloster MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Hyundai Veloster: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2019-2022 (JS) Generation page
2022 22–25 $3,260–$3,580
2021 22–30 $2,160–$3,580
2020 25–30 $2,160–$3,250
2019 25–30 $2,160–$3,250
2012-2017 (FS) Generation page
2017 28–31 $2,100–$2,340
2016 28–31 $2,120–$2,340
2015 26–30 $2,170–$2,480
2014 26–30 $2,150–$2,480
2013 27–31 $2,110–$2,390
2012 30–31 $2,100–$2,180

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Hyundai Veloster generations

2 generations between 2012 and 2022. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2022 powertrain options

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
22–25 MPG
Per year
$3,260–$3,580
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Hyundai Veloster's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Hyundai Veloster run 22–31 MPG across model years 2012 to 2022. The latest year, 2022, is rated 22–25 MPG.

Which Hyundai Veloster model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2017 Hyundai Veloster Veloster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2012, at 31 MPG.

How much does a Hyundai Veloster cost to fuel per year?

For MY2022, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,260–$3,580 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,260.

Has the Hyundai Veloster's fuel economy improved over time?

No. The most efficient configuration moved from 31 MPG in 2012 to 25 MPG in 2022, 6 MPG less.

How many generations of the Hyundai Veloster are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Hyundai Veloster: 2019-2022, 2012-2017. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.