Subaru WRX vs. Hyundai VELOSTER
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru WRX and Hyundai VELOSTER 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 Subaru WRX and the Hyundai VELOSTER.
When comparing the Subaru WRX's and the Hyundai VELOSTER's specifications and ratings, the Subaru WRX has the advantage in the area of base engine power. 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, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Subaru WRX's and the Hyundai VELOSTER's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER is a better car than the Subaru WRX.
Pricing: A used 2021 Subaru WRX ranges from $24,487 to $40,462 while a used 2021 Hyundai VELOSTER is priced between $16,648 to $24,965.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Subaru WRX loses 31.1 percent of its value and the Hyundai VELOSTER loses 28.1 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai VELOSTER retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Subaru WRX.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru WRX is 8.5 out of 10 while the Hyundai VELOSTER's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Subaru WRX being ranked 18 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai VELOSTER being ranked 9 out of 43.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru WRX is 7.0 out of 10. For the Hyundai VELOSTER the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai VELOSTER a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru WRX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru WRX’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the Hyundai VELOSTER base engine makes 147 horsepower. The WRX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. The VELOSTER is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. This gives the Hyundai VELOSTER the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru WRX. The WRX uses premium unleaded, and the VELOSTER uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Hyundai VELOSTER has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Subaru WRX has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Subaru WRX and the Hyundai VELOSTER have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$21,197
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,295 - $28,695
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$21,197
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,295 - $28,695
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,996
Price Range:
$24,487 - $40,462
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$21,394
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$13,751 - $30,996
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
152
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45,364
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,178
Price Range:
$16,648 - $24,965
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$21,394
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$13,751 - $30,996
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51,926
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Subaru WRX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai VELOSTER Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru WRX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
7.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
7.1 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai VELOSTER
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
7.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
7.1 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.3 - 16.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.3 - 16.8
Subaru WRX Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
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2 out of / 3Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
19 out of / 24Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
31 out of / 43Hyundai VELOSTER Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
19 out of / 43Ranking
19 out of / 43Ranking
27 out of / 43Ranking
39 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Subaru WRX Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Premium, STI, STI Limited
Hyundai VELOSTER Trim Levels
2.0L, 2.0L Premium, Turbo 1.6T, Turbo R-Spec, Turbo Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
318 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3294 lbs
Width:
78.9 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2822 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
166.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Lapis Blue Pearl / WR Blue Pearl
Gray
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Red
Pure Red
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Thunder Gray
Red
Racing Red
Silver
Sonic Silver
White
Chalk White / Lunar White
Orange
Sunset Orange
Interior Colors
Black
Carbon Black Checkered
Interior Colors
Black
Black
