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Along with the distinct design, the 2015 Hyundai Veloster is also powered by a decent 1.6-liter engine.
There are only a few vehicles that have experimented with their looks and features that they offer in the hatchback vehicle segment. The Hyundai Veloster is one of them with its asymmetrical single door on the driver's side and 2-door on the passenger side. But Hyundai has aced this design and does not seem out of place at all.
Along with the distinct design, the 2015 Hyundai Veloster is also powered by a decent 1.6-liter engine. Available at a starting price of $18,700, the Veloster is one of the affordable vehicles out there. It competes with a few of the equally capable vehicles like the Ford Fiesta and the Subaru Impreza.
The 2015 Hyundai Veloster is available in four trims, namely the Base, RE:Flex, Turbo R-Spec, and Turbo. The Base trim starts at a price of $18,700, which is one of the most affordable vehicles we can find with such great features. The RE:Flex is available at a much higher price of $22,600 and adds bigger wheels, leather upholstery, LG Dimension premium audio system, and few other features. The Turbo R-Spec and Turbo do not add much to the cost but provides a better engine with higher power output.
Trims |
Base |
RE:Flex |
Turbo R-Spec |
Turbo |
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MSRP |
$18,700 |
$22,600 |
$22,300 |
$23,300 |
Key Features |
17-inch alloy wheels |
Adds to the Base trim: |
leatherette upholstery |
Turbo Tech package |
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rearview camera |
18-inch wheels |
sport-tuned suspension and steering |
aggressive tuning for the suspension |
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cruise control |
LED taillights |
B&M sport shifter |
keyless ignition |
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Blue Link emergency telematics |
leather upholstery |
torque-vectoring system |
heated front seats |
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7-inch touchscreen |
Eight-speaker LG Dimension premium audio system |
Active Sound Design feature |
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six-speaker sound system |
automatic climate control |
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Pandora Internet radio capability |
navigation system |
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voice commands |
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If a comfortable daily commute is your goal, we would suggest going for the base variant which is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine that generates a decent 138 hp and gets cruise control, a rearview camera, 7-inch touchscreen display, voice command, and Pandora internet to name a few. If you seek more comfort, we suggest adding the Style Package, which adds a sunroof, leather upholstery, and an eight-speaker LG Dimension premium audio system.
The 2015 Hyundai Veloster is equipped with a 1.6-liter inline-4 cylinder engine that gives a decent power output of 138 hp along with 123 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with a 6-speed manual transmission and delivers the power to the front wheels.
The engine is not the most powerful and is also slow on acceleration. It takes 8.5 seconds for the Veloster to reach the 60 mph mark, while the quarter-mile distance is covered in 17.2 seconds. The Turbo trims come with a 1.6L inline-4, which is tuned for providing 216 hp.
Model |
Hyundai Veloster Hatchback |
Ford Fiesta Hatchback |
Subaru Impreza Hatchback |
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MSRP |
$18,700 |
16085 |
23295 |
Engine |
1.6-liter inline 4 |
1.6-liter inline 4 |
2-liter Flat 4 |
Drivetrain |
FWD |
FED |
AWD |
Transmission |
6-speed Manual |
5-speed Manual |
Continuously variable-speed Automatic |
Power |
138 hp @ 6300 rpm |
120 hp @ 6350 rpm |
148 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Torque |
123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm |
112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm |
145 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm |
0-60 mph (sec) |
8.5 |
8.9 |
8.5 |
Quarter-mile (sec) |
17.2 |
17.2 |
17 |
Top Speed (mph) |
155 |
130 |
125 |
The Subaru Impreza is the most powerful vehicle in this comparison as it houses a bigger 2-liter Flat-4 engine that generates 148 hp, while the Ford Fiesta sits at the bottom of the chart with 120 hp. The Subaru has the same 0-60 mph acceleration time as that of the Veloster, but the Ford is even slower than the rest of them, taking 8.9 seconds. The Veloster has a much higher top speed of 155 mph as compared to 130 mph and 125 mph of the Fiesta and Impreza, respectively.
The major upside of living with a lower-powered vehicle is that you get an exceptional fuel economy. The 2015 Hyundai Veloster manages to provide a mileage of 26 mpg in the city, which improves to 35 mpg on the highway. Thus the Hyundai manages a combined mileage of 27 mpg. It may not be the best in the comparison, but simply great in this segment. Along with that, it has a decent 13.2 gallon of fuel tank capacity that gives it a maximum range of 462 miles on the highway.
Model |
Hyundai Veloster Hatchback |
Ford Fiesta Hatchback |
Subaru Impreza Hatchback |
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MPG (City) |
26 |
26 |
28 |
MPG (Highway) |
35 |
34 |
36 |
MPG (Combined) |
27 |
29 |
31 |
Fuel Capacity (gal) |
13.2 gal. |
12.4 gal. |
14.5 gal. |
The 2015 Subaru Impreza provides the best in class combined mileage of 31 mpg. It is followed by the Ford Fiesta with an equally good combined mileage of 29 mpg. The Subaru also has the biggest fuel tank in comparison to 14.5 gallons, while the Fiesta has the smallest fuel tank capacity of 12.4 gallons.
The interior of the Veloster offers a great interior along with enough spacing to accommodate up to four people. The seats are bolstered to provide good comfort overall, while the leather seats available in the higher trims make the ride even more comfortable.
The front row provides decent headroom, but tall drivers would still keep longing for more. A similar situation is seen for the front legroom where it feels a bit cramped. The Veloster also provides a decent cargo volume of 15.5 cu.ft, which increases to a decent 34.7 cu.ft with the rear seats folded.
Model |
Hyundai Veloster Hatchback |
Ford Fiesta Hatchback |
Subaru Impreza Hatchback |
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Seating Capacity |
4 |
5 |
5 |
Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
39/55.36/43.9 |
39.1/52.7/42.2 |
43.5/52.4/55.6 |
Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
35.3/54/31.7 |
37.1/49/31.2 |
37.7/54.2/35.4 |
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
15.5 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
22.5 cu.ft. |
Maximum Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
34.7 cu.ft. |
26 cu.ft. |
52.4 cu.ft. |
The 2015 Ford Fiesta and Subaru Impreza, both can accommodate up to 5 people inside the cabin. The Impreza provides the best spacing for each individual at the front and rear equally. The Fiesta also has a decent spacing for passengers. The larger interiors also assist the Impreza to provide a much better cargo volume of 22.5 cu.ft behind the rear seat, while the Fiesta offers the least spacing of 14.9 cu.ft. With the rear seats folded, the Impreza has almost double the cargo space offered by the Fiesta. Major interior features include-
The infotainment system in the 2015 Hyundai Veloster comes with a 7-inch touchscreen display. Along with that, it gets all the standard features like Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, voice commands, satellite radio, and audio jack.
It gets a 6-speaker sound system standard. Along with that, the Veloster brings in Pandora's internet radio capability and iPod interface. Here is a list of the infotainment features available with the Hyundai Veloster:
The Hyundai Veloster is a distinguished-looking vehicle with its long profile, sloping roofline, and big wheels. The Veloster weighs 2,584 pounds and is 166 inches in length.
It has the longest wheelbase of 104.3 inches, which gives it an attractive stance. The Veloster gets a 6-inch ground clearance and thus is cannibal to tackle the uneven terrains.
Model |
Hyundai Veloster Hatchback |
Ford Fiesta Hatchback |
Subaru Impreza Hatchback |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
2584 lbs. |
2537 lbs. |
3131 lbs. |
Length (in) |
166 in. |
160 in. |
174 in. |
Width (in) |
70 in. |
72 in. |
69 in. |
Height (in) |
55 in. |
58 in. |
59 in. |
Ground Clearance (in) |
6 |
6 |
6 |
Wheelbase (in) |
104.3 in. |
98 in. |
104 in. |
The Subaru Impreza is the heaviest of the lot with a curb weight of 3,131 pounds. The 2015 Ford Fiesta is almost as heavy as the Veloster. The Subaru is also the longest in comparison at 174 inches. The Fiesta is not so attractive from the exterior, but the Impreza is a classy looking vehicle. Major exterior features include-
NHTSA has given a perfect 5-star rating to the 2015 Hyundai Veloster, while the IIHS has given a ‘Good’ rating for most of the parts except the front overlap and side-impact test. Thus the Veloster is capable enough to safeguard the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, the Veloster is equipped with multiple safety features that help improve the safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of the available safety features of the 2015 Hyundai Veloster:
The 2015 Hyundai Veloster is definitely a capable hatchback that is powered by a 1.6-liter engine and provides great performance in this segment. The acceleration is not that quick, but the Veloster has a much better top speed. It is also very efficient when it comes to fuel economy and provides great cargo volume which makes it much more practical. Thus if you are looking for an economical hatchback, the 2015 Hyundai Veloster is worth looking at.