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2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz at a glance
The 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 18–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $3,520 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011 and 2012.
2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz by model year
What the 2012 Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$293
$3,520 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.87
Per 100 miles
$23.47
Five years
$17,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$70more a year
Class median $3,450 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Hyundai Veracruz MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,520.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,520 |
| Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2011 Hyundai Veracruz MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,520–$3,630/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,520, $80 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,520 |
| Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2010 Hyundai Veracruz MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD: $4,780 in California and $3,070 in Texas, a $1,710 difference.
- California $4,780
- Washington $4,430
- New York $3,520
- Florida $3,320
- Texas $3,070
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2009
- 2010-2012
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz get?
EPA rates the 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz at 18–19 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz?
Every model year of the 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011 and 2012.
How does the 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2009 Hyundai Veracruz) is rated 18 MPG combined and costs $3,630 a year to fuel; the 2010-2012 model is rated 18–19 MPG and costs $3,440–$3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,520 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,520–$3,630 a year. That is a $110 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz 100 miles?
About $23.47 per 100 miles for the Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.47 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Veracruz 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,520 a year to fuel, $70 more than the class median of $3,450, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 273 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,520. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2012 against 2 configurations for 2011. See the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz for that year.