# Hyundai Veloster specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2022
- **MPG (combined):** 22-25
- **Drive:** FWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2022

## Quick answer

The 2022 Hyundai Veloster is a compact car rated at 22-25 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo.

## Every 2022 Hyundai Veloster version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Veloster N | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Manual | 22/28 | 25 mpg | $3,300 | 363 g/mi |
| Veloster N | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 20/27 | 22 mpg | $3,750 | 400 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Hyundai Veloster specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 22-25 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 22-30 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 25-30 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 25-30 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 28-31 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 28-31 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 26-30 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Veloster changed over the years?

- **2022:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo.
- **2021:** combined mpg went from 25-30 to 22-30.
- **2019:** added 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; dropped 1.6L 4-cyl.
- **2016:** combined mpg went from 26-30 to 28-31.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2022 Hyundai Veloster get?

The 2022 Hyundai Veloster is EPA-rated at 22-25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2022 Hyundai Veloster have?

The 2022 Hyundai Veloster comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic, manual transmissions and is offered with FWD.

### Is there a hybrid Hyundai Veloster?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2022 the Hyundai Veloster has no hybrid version.

### Which Hyundai Veloster year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2017 Hyundai Veloster has the highest combined rating, up to 31 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Hyundai Veloster for a year?

About $3,300-$3,750 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2022 Hyundai Veloster?

The most efficient 2022 version, the Veloster N, is rated 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (25 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2022 Hyundai Veloster emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 363-400 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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