Fiat Multipla — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Fiat's highly unconventional six-seater MPV, featuring a 3+3 seating layout and unique retro styling.
The Fiat Multipla is one of the most distinctive cars ever produced, praised for its highly innovative three-abreast front and rear seating layout, which allows six passengers to travel in comfort.
Power options included a simple 1.6-litre petrol engine and Fiat's highly durable 1.9-litre JTD turbodiesel engine. The JTD is highly recommended for high-mileage family motoring.
Real-world fuel economy is around 38-42 MPG for the diesel version under mixed driving cycles, which is respectable considering the vehicle's unique wide-body profile.
TL;DR
28 MPG
Real-world petrol
38 MPG
Real-world diesel
63L
Tank capacity
£86.18
Full tank (petrol)
22.2p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Fiat Multipla achieves an estimated 28 MPG (petrol) and 38 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 63-litre tank completely costs approximately £86.18 (petrol) or £89.52 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
28
Real-world MPG
Petrol
32.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
38
Real-world MPG
Diesel
44.1
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1111 | £850 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1644 | £1258 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2221 | £1700 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3332 | £2550 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4442 | £3400 |
| Full tank (63L) | £86.18 | £89.52 |
| Cost per mile | 22.2p | 17.0p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Multipla compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Multipla
The Multipla is wide and tall; keep motorway speeds at 60-65 mph to reduce aerodynamic drag.
Remove the lightweight rear seats when not in use to reduce vehicle weight.
Check tyre pressures regularly to prevent rolling resistance on wide MPV tyres.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Fiat Multipla achieving ~28 MPG real-world, if you fill 50 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.67
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.33
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 23 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Fiat Multipla?
The Fiat Multipla achieves approximately 28 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 32.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 38 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Fiat Multipla?
The Fiat Multipla has a fuel tank of 63 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £86.18. Diesel costs approximately £89.52 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Fiat Multipla?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Fiat Multipla costs approximately £1644 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2221. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Fiat Multipla?
In a Fiat Multipla doing ~28 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 50-litre fill nets approximately £4.33 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 23 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Fiat Multipla cost per mile in fuel?
The Fiat Multipla costs approximately 22.2p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £6.66 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Fiat Multipla?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Fiat Multipla is 32.8 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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