Hyundai VELOSTER vs. Toyota 86

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai VELOSTER and Toyota 86 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai VELOSTER and the Toyota 86.

In comparing the Hyundai VELOSTER's and the Toyota 86's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Toyota 86 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai VELOSTER's and the Toyota 86's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER is a better car than the Toyota 86.

Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai VELOSTER ranges from $14,867 to $23,965 while a used 2020 Toyota 86 is priced between $21,836 to $30,410.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai VELOSTER loses 28.1 percent of its value and the Toyota 86 loses 22.5 percent of its value. This means the Toyota 86 retains 5.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai VELOSTER.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai VELOSTER’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Toyota 86 base engine makes 205 horsepower. The VELOSTER is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. The 86 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 370 miles. This gives the Hyundai VELOSTER the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota 86. The VELOSTER uses regular unleaded, and the 86 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai VELOSTER, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Hyundai VELOSTER has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.