Compare the2022 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2021 Hyundai Veloster

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The Chevrolet Camaro has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Veloster doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Both the Camaro and the Veloster have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Warranty

There are almost 4 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Hyundai dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Camaro’s warranty.

Reliability

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Camaro has a standard 700-amp battery. The Veloster’s 550-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

The battery on the Camaro is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Camaro’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The Veloster’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Hyundai vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 12 more problems per 100 vehicles, Hyundai is ranked 10th.

Engine

The Camaro has more powerful engines than the Veloster:

	Horsepower	Torque
Camaro 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder	275 HP	295 lbs.-ft.
Camaro 3.6 DOHC V6	335 HP	284 lbs.-ft.
Camaro LT1/SS 6.2 V8	455 HP	455 lbs.-ft.
Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8	650 HP	650 lbs.-ft.
Veloster 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder	147 HP	132 lbs.-ft.
Veloster Turbo/R-Spec 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder	201 HP	195 lbs.-ft.
Veloster N 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder	275 HP	260 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Camaro is faster than the Hyundai Veloster (manual transmissions tested):

	Camaro turbo 4 cyl.	Camaro V6	Veloster Turbo/R-Spec	Veloster N
Zero to 30 MPH	1.9 sec	1.9 sec	2.2 sec	2.2 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	5.2 sec	5 sec	6.5 sec	5.9 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	8.7 sec	8.4 sec	10.3 sec	9.5 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	13.7 sec	13.2 sec	16.3 sec	15 sec
Passing 45 to 65 MPH	2.7 sec	2.4 sec	3.3 sec	2.9 sec
Quarter Mile	13.9 sec	13.7 sec	14.8 sec	14.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	101 MPH	101.7 MPH	95.6 MPH	98 MPH

As tested in Road and Track the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the Veloster N 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder (manual transmissions tested):

	Camaro	Veloster
Zero to 60 MPH	3.5 sec	5.3 sec
Quarter Mile	11.7 sec	14 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	124 MPH	101.9 MPH
Top Speed	190 MPH	190 MPH

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Camaro V6 is faster than the Veloster Turbo/R-Spec 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder (automatics tested):

	Camaro	Veloster
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	6.7 sec
Quarter Mile	13.8 sec	15.3 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	102.9 MPH	92.3 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Camaro 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder 8 speed Auto gets better fuel mileage than the Veloster N 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder 8 speed SMG (22 city/30 hwy vs. 20 city/27 hwy).

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Camaro V6/V8 Auto’s fuel efficiency. The Veloster doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Camaro has 5.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Veloster (19 vs. 13.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Camaro has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Veloster doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Transmission

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Camaro, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Veloster.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Camaro’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Veloster:

	Camaro LS/LT	Camaro ZL1	Veloster	Veloster N
Front Rotors	12.6 inches	15.35 inches	11 inches	13.6 inches
Rear Rotors	12.4 inches	14.4 inches	10.3 inches	12.4 inches

The Camaro stops much shorter than the Veloster:

	Camaro	Veloster
80 to 0 MPH	192 feet	200 feet	Road and Track
70 to 0 MPH	137 feet	157 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	91 feet	121 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	119 feet	123 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Camaro has larger standard tires than the Veloster (245/50R18 vs. 215/45R17). The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Veloster (F:305/30R19 & R:325/30R19 vs. 235/35R19).

The Camaro SS 1LE/ZL1’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Veloster N’s 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Camaro has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Veloster 2.0. The Camaro SS’ 20-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels on the Veloster N.

The Camaro has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Veloster doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the Camaro can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Veloster doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Camaro’s wheelbase is 6.4 inches longer than on the Veloster (110.7 inches vs. 104.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Camaro is 1.9 inches wider in the front and 1.2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Veloster.

The Camaro’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51.9% to 48.1%) than the Veloster’s (63.8% to 36.2%). This gives the Camaro more stable handling and braking.

The Camaro SS Coupe handles at 1.12 G’s, while the Veloster 2.0 pulls only .86 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Camaro SS Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 4.4 seconds quicker than the Veloster 2.0 (22.9 seconds @ .91 average G’s vs. 27.3 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

Passenger Space

The Camaro Coupe has 3.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Veloster (93 vs. 89.9).

The Camaro Coupe has .4 inches more front headroom, 1.3 inches more front legroom and .4 inches more front hip room than the Veloster.

Cargo Capacity

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Camaro. The Veloster doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

Servicing Ease

The Camaro uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Veloster uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The engine in the Camaro is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Veloster. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the Camaro (except LS/LT1), the optional memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The Veloster doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Camaro (except LS/LT1)’s optional easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Veloster doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Camaro’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Veloster does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Camaro’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Veloster has a lever-type parking brake that has to be strenuously raised to engage properly. It has to be lifted up more and a button depressed to release it.

The Camaro’s front power windows open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Veloster’s passenger windows don’t open or close automatically.

The Camaro’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Veloster’s passenger power window and power mirror switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

Consumer Reports rated the Camaro’s headlight performance “Fair,” a higher rating than the Veloster’s headlights, which were rated “Poor.”

When the Camaro with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Veloster’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Camaro’s optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Veloster doesn’t offer the luxury of automatic dimming mirrors.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Camaro (except LS/LT1) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Veloster doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Camaro’s optional (except LS/LT1) heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The Veloster doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The Camaro’s optional dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Veloster doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

Model Availability

The Chevrolet Camaro comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Hyundai Veloster isn’t available as a convertible.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Camaro owner. The Car Book by Jack Gillis rates the Camaro with a number “1” insurance rate while the Veloster is rated higher at a number “3” rate.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Camaro is less expensive to operate than the Veloster because typical repairs cost less on the Camaro than the Veloster, including $18 less for a starter, $7 less for front struts and $61 less for a power steering pump.

Recommendations

The Camaro was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 3 of the last 6 years. The Veloster has never been a Car and Driver “Top Ten” pick.

Motor Trend selected the Camaro as their 2016 Car of the Year. The Veloster has never been chosen.