Veloster

Overview

Body

Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP

138

Power to weight

0.052 hp/lb

Axle ratio

4.27

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$2,000EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

5/10

Elec. Range

0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Real-world MPG

37.1 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 6.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length

166 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Width

70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Height

55 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Wheelbase

104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Curb Weight

2,663 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Pass. Vol

90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Cargo Vol

16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls

6

Owner complaints

294

Reported injuries

28

Theft rate

0.6 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.