2016 Hyundai Veloster MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster.

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster has 4 model options: Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Hyundai Veloster Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster is 30 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L312835
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L302734
Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L292632
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L282533

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster is $2,125.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Hyundai Veloster to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $875 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,000save $1,500
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,100save $1,000
Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,150save $750
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,250save $250

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Hyundai Veloster Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Hyundai Veloster will consume in one year is 10 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L10
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L10
Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L10
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Hyundai Veloster Emit?

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster will emit an average of about 4,593,750 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 157 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Hyundai Veloster.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2016 Hyundai Veloster model options.

Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG28
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG31
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,350,000
Trees Needed to Offset207
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,545,000
Trees Needed to Offset216
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,665,000
Trees Needed to Offset222
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,815,000
Trees Needed to Offset229
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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