Hyundai Veloster Horsepower & Torque (2012 - 2022): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Hyundai Veloster, introduced in 2011, is a unique compact car known for its asymmetrical door design and its role as a successor to the Hyundai Tiburon.

Performance evolved significantly over its production run, starting with a 1.6L engine producing 132 horsepower and peaking in 2022 with a 2.0L turbocharged engine delivering 275 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.

Available exclusively in front-wheel drive (FWD), the Veloster offered a variety of transmissions, including 6-speed and 7-speed auto-shift manuals, as well as traditional manual options.

The high-performance Veloster N trim solidified its reputation as a sporty, fun-to-drive hatchback.

Scroll down to see detailed horsepower and torque data below.

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Second Generation: 2018-2025

2022 Hyundai Veloster Horsepower

The 2022 Hyundai Veloster is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 275 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, with consistent output across configurations.

It features a manual transmission and a front-wheel-drive drivetrain configuration.

2021 Hyundai Veloster Horsepower

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster features a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 1.6L I4 engine to 275 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 1.6L I4 engine to 260 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive for the 1.6L engine and a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive for the 2.0L engine, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive configuration.

2020 Hyundai Veloster Horsepower

The Hyundai Veloster features a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine to 201 hp with the 1.6L engine paired with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine using the DCT.

The vehicle is equipped with either a 6-speed automatic or a 7-speed auto-shift manual transmission, and it utilizes a front-wheel-drive configuration.

2019 Hyundai Veloster Horsepower

The Hyundai Veloster features a horsepower range from 147 hp with a 2.0L engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission to 201 hp with a 1.6L engine using a dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine and automatic transmission to 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine and DCT.

Engine configurations include a 1.6L and a 2.0L, with available transmission options being automatic and manual.

First Generation: 2011-2017

2017 Hyundai Veloster Horsepower

The 2017 Hyundai Veloster is equipped with a 1.6L inline-4 engine, producing a horsepower range from 132 hp to 201 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 120 lb-ft to 195 lb-ft, both figures stemming from the same engine size. The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive layout and is available with either a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission.

2016 Hyundai Veloster Horsepower

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster is equipped with a 1.6L inline-4 engine, producing a horsepower range from 132 hp to 201 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 120 lb-ft to 195 lb-ft, both figures derived from the same engine size. The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive layout and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

2015 Hyundai Veloster Horsepower

The 2015 Hyundai Veloster is equipped with a 1.6L inline-4 engine, producing a horsepower range from 132 hp to 201 hp, depending on the configuration.

Torque output varies from 120 lb-ft to 195 lb-ft, with the differences attributed to engine tuning and transmission type, which includes a 6-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual transmission, both in a front-wheel-drive configuration.

2014 Hyundai Veloster Horsepower

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster is equipped with a 1.6L inline-4 engine, producing a horsepower range from 132 hp to 201 hp, depending on the configuration.

Torque output varies from 120 lb-ft to 195 lb-ft, also influenced by the engine configuration.

The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive layout and is available with either a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability or a 6-speed manual transmission.

2013 Hyundai Veloster Horsepower

The Hyundai Veloster features a 1.6L engine with a horsepower range from 138 hp to 201 hp, depending on the specific configuration.

Torque output varies from 123 lb-ft to 195 lb-ft, both achieved with the same 1.6L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with a front-wheel-drive layout and a 6-speed manual transmission.

2012 Hyundai Veloster Horsepower

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is equipped with a 1.6L engine producing 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque, with consistent output across configurations.

This model features a front-wheel-drive layout and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.