Alfa Romeo Mito — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Alfa Romeo's stylish premium supermini, offering distinctive styling and efficient MultiAir engines.
The Alfa Romeo Mito (named after Milan and Turin) was Alfa's entry into the premium supermini class, sharing its platform with the Fiat Grande Punto.
Engine choices included the innovative TwinAir two-cylinder petrol, the high-tech MultiAir turbo petrols, and the frugal JTDM diesels.
Real-world fuel economy is very strong, with the JTDM diesel averaging 57 MPG and the 1.4-litre MultiAir petrols returning around 40-42 MPG under careful driving.
TL;DR
42 MPG
Real-world petrol
57 MPG
Real-world diesel
45L
Tank capacity
£61.56
Full tank (petrol)
14.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Alfa Romeo Mito achieves an estimated 42 MPG (petrol) and 57 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 45-litre tank completely costs approximately £61.56 (petrol) or £63.95 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
42
Real-world MPG
Petrol
49.6
Official WLTP
Petrol
57
Real-world MPG
Diesel
67.3
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £740 | £567 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1096 | £839 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1481 | £1133 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2221 | £1700 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2961 | £2267 |
| Full tank (45L) | £61.56 | £63.95 |
| Cost per mile | 14.8p | 11.3p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Mito compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Mito
Use the DNA selector in 'All Weather' or 'Natural' mode to save fuel compared to Dynamic.
The MultiAir petrol engines are turbo; drive progressively to let the boost build smoothly.
Check tyre pressures weekly to ensure optimal rolling resistance.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Alfa Romeo Mito achieving ~42 MPG real-world, if you fill 36 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.44
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.16
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 24 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Alfa Romeo Mito?
The Alfa Romeo Mito achieves approximately 42 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 49.6 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 57 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Alfa Romeo Mito?
The Alfa Romeo Mito has a fuel tank of 45 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £61.56. Diesel costs approximately £63.95 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Alfa Romeo Mito?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Alfa Romeo Mito costs approximately £1096 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1481. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Alfa Romeo Mito?
In a Alfa Romeo Mito doing ~42 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 36-litre fill nets approximately £3.16 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 24 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Alfa Romeo Mito cost per mile in fuel?
The Alfa Romeo Mito costs approximately 14.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.44 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Alfa Romeo Mito?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Alfa Romeo Mito is 49.6 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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