2016 Hyundai Veloster EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster delivers an EPA-certified 28–31 MPG combined (25–28 city / 32–35 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 4 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,000 to $2,200.

Combined MPG
28–31 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
25–28 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
32–35 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,000–2,200
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (4 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Veloster Regular 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 28 MPG 35 MPG 31 MPG $2,000
Veloster Regular 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 27 MPG 34 MPG 30 MPG $2,050
Veloster Regular 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 26 MPG 32 MPG 29 MPG $2,100
Veloster Regular 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG $2,200
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.82–$3.13

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

484–536 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.