Used 2021 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Veloster is offered in six trim levels: base 2.0, 2.0 Premium, Turbo R-Spec, Turbo, Turbo Ultimate and Veloster N. Three engines and four transmissions are available depending on the trim level. Highlight features include:

2.0
Starts you off with:

  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque
  • 7-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Available six-speed manual or automatic transmission
  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the car back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

2.0 Premium
Adds a few upgrades, such as:

  • Sunroof
  • Keyless entry with push button start
  • Wireless device charging
  • Heated front seats
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Upgraded audio system
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

Turbo R-Spec
Loses a few of the 2.0 Premium's upgrades (such as the heated seats and sunroof) but adds:

  • Turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine making 201 hp and 195 lb-ft
  • LED headlights
  • Performance tires
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Performance shift lever for the standard manual transmission

Turbo
Combines most of the features from the R-Spec and 2.0-liter trims and adds:

  • Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • Side-mirror-mounted turn signals
  • Sport front seats with cloth and simulated leather upholstery

Turbo Ultimate
Adds luxury amenities such as:

  • Integrated navigation system
  • Head-up display
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Full leather upholstery

N
Maxes out performance with:

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 275 hp and 260 lb-ft (with a temporary boost to 278 lb-ft using the dual-clutch's NGS function)
  • Electronic limited-slip front differential (helps improve traction during acceleration)
  • Adaptive suspension dampers
  • Standard six-speed manual or optional eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • Upgraded performance tires
  • More powerful brakes
  • Active exhaust
  • Lightweight front sport seats

Which Veloster trim does Edmunds recommend?

We'd recommend stepping up to the Turbo R-Spec for a few reasons. For one, it doesn't cost much more than the 2.0 Premium and gets you the 201-hp 1.6-liter engine instead of the underwhelming 2.0-liter engine found in lower trim levels. The R-Spec's grippy performance tires also bring out the best in the Veloster's playful chassis.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
2.0
2.0L 4cyl 6M
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2.0L 4cyl 6A
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Editors' Pick
Turbo R-Spec
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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Turbo
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Turbo Ultimate
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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N
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
cloth
leather/cloth
cloth
leather/cloth
leather
leatherette/cloth
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
275 hp @ 6,000 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
2.0 l
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
6-speed manual
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
6-speed manual
215/45R17
225/40R18
225/40R18
225/40R18
225/40R18
235/35R19
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.0-in
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

25 / 33 / 28 MPG
27 / 34 / 30 MPG
26 / 33 / 29 MPG
28 / 34 / 30 MPG
28 / 34 / 30 MPG
22 / 28 / 25 MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
330 / 436 miles
356 / 449 miles
343 / 436 miles
370 / 449 miles
370 / 449 miles
290 / 370 miles
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (required)

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
38.1 ft.
2,701 lb.
2,734 lb.
2,833 lb.
2,899 lb.
2,899 lb.
3,106 lb.
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5.3 in.
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- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
71.3 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
54.9 in.
166.9 in.
166.9 in.
166.9 in.
166.9 in.
166.9 in.
167.9 in.
104.3 in.
104.3 in.
104.3 in.
104.3 in.
104.3 in.
104.3 in.
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
4 
19.9 cu. ft.
19.9 cu. ft.
19.9 cu. ft.
19.9 cu. ft.
19.9 cu. ft.
19.9 cu. ft.
44.5 cu. ft.
44.5 cu. ft.
44.5 cu. ft.
44.5 cu. ft.
44.5 cu. ft.
44.5 cu. ft.
38.1 in.
36.9 in.
38.1 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
38.1 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
35.9 in.
35.9 in.
35.9 in.
35.9 in.
35.9 in.
35.9 in.
34.1 in.
34.1 in.
34.1 in.
34.1 in.
34.1 in.
34.1 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

$31,734
$32,779
$33,837
$32,788
$35,480
$42,626
$0.42
$0.44
$0.45
$0.44
$0.47
$0.57
$8,287
$9,320
$8,734
$8,799
$10,584
$11,378
$2,616
$3,071
$3,032
$3,200
$3,506
$4,032
$1,142
$1,310
$1,295
$1,357
$1,470
$1,664
$8,764
$8,176
$8,453
$8,176
$8,176
$13,124
$3,567
$3,567
$3,742
$3,742
$3,742
$3,742
$5,409
$5,386
$6,271
$5,204
$5,692
$6,376
$1,949
$1,949
$2,310
$2,310
$2,310
$2,310

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

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