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2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 22–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster at a glance
The 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster covers 4 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 22–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $3,260 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (25 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas | 22–25 MPG | $3,260–$3,580 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 22–30 MPG | $2,160–$3,580 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 25–30 MPG | $2,160–$3,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 25–30 MPG | $2,160–$3,250 | First year |
What the 2022 N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$272
$3,260 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.43
Per 100 miles
$21.73
Five years
$16,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$20more a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Hyundai Veloster MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 25 MPG, down 5. Its annual cost goes from $2,160 to $3,260, $1,100 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,260 |
| N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S8) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,580 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Hyundai Veloster MPG
22–30 MPG · $2,160–$3,580/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,160.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 34 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Veloster 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,190 |
| Veloster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,260 |
| Veloster 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,310 |
| N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,260 |
| N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM-S8) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,580 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Hyundai Veloster MPG
25–30 MPG · $2,160–$3,250/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,160.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM7) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 34 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Veloster 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,200 |
| Veloster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,260 |
| Veloster 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,310 |
| N | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,250 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Hyundai Veloster MPG
25–30 MPG · $2,160–$3,250/yr
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AM7) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 34 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Veloster 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,190 |
| Veloster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,260 |
| Veloster 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,310 |
| N | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,250 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,890 in California and $2,830 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.
- California $3,890
- Washington $3,650
- New York $3,220
- Florida $2,980
- Texas $2,830
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 small car models.
Generations
- 2012-2017 (FS)
- 2019-2022 (JS)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster get?
EPA rates the 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster at 22–30 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2021 Veloster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 30 MPG (28 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster?
The Veloster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2022.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
How does the 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster) is rated 26–31 MPG combined and costs $2,100–$2,480 a year to fuel; the 2019-2022 model is rated 22–30 MPG and costs $2,160–$3,580 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Hyundai Veloster per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,260 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,260–$3,580 a year. That is a $320 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Hyundai Veloster 100 miles?
About $21.73 per 100 miles for the N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.73 and $23.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Veloster more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 22 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2022 Hyundai Veloster compare with other small car configurations?
The N 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,260 a year to fuel, $20 more than the class median of $3,240, and less than 5 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated small car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Veloster different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 25 MPG, down 5. Its annual cost goes from $2,160 to $3,260, $1,100 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2022 against 6 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 Hyundai Veloster for that year.