
The Veloster’s performance versions punch up to traditional sports coupes like the Mustang and Camaro, which both offer turbo-4s now.
They’re all different, and the Veloster takes the road less traveled among the three thanks to its looks and short stance.
The Honda Civic competes across the board and is more practical for daily use, but also more expensive.
The Mazda 3 has more elegant lines, and is bright to drive, but not as expressive.
The Corolla Hatchback has sporty ideas, we think there’s more to come too.
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Fun always comes at a price. Thankfully for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster, fun won’t break the bank. |
The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro remains an engaging sports car in a pony car body. |
The 2020 Ford Mustang has natural agility, but new choices bring performance to every price point. |
The 2020 Honda Civic sets the pace among affordable compact cars. |
The Mazda 3 punches above its weight class with an upmarket interior, good handling, and optional all-wheel drive. |
It’s still among the more mildly flavored mass-market sedans, but the 2020 Toyota Corolla has dropped the bland from its diet. |
MSRP From | |||||
$18,900 | $25,000 | $26,670 | $20,000 | $21,500 | $19,600 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
20 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 28 MPG City / 52 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
2.0 Manual | 2-Door Coupe 1LS | EcoBoost Fastback | LX Manual | FWD | L CVT (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Hatchback | Coupe | Fastback | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Hyundai Veloster vs. 2020 Chevrolet Camaro | 2021 Hyundai Veloster vs. 2020 Ford Mustang | 2021 Hyundai Veloster vs. 2020 Honda Civic | 2021 Hyundai Veloster vs. 2020 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster vs. 2020 Toyota Corolla |