Fiat Qubo — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Fiat's highly practical, compact MPV, offering sliding rear doors, massive headroom, and highly frugal MultiJet diesel engines.
The Fiat Qubo is a passenger version of the Fiorino van, delivering massive passenger utility and boot space in a body shorter than a supermini.
It features Fiat's legendary 1.3-litre MultiJet turbodiesel engine, which is highly economical and cheap to maintain.
Real-world fuel economy averages a highly respectable 53 MPG for the diesel, while the 1.4-litre petrol engine returns around 36 MPG in mixed driving.
TL;DR
36 MPG
Real-world petrol
53 MPG
Real-world diesel
45L
Tank capacity
£61.56
Full tank (petrol)
17.3p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Fiat Qubo achieves an estimated 36 MPG (petrol) and 53 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
36
Real-world MPG
Petrol
42.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
53
Real-world MPG
Diesel
62.8
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £864 | £609 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1278 | £902 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1727 | £1219 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2591 | £1828 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3455 | £2438 |
| Full tank (45L) | £61.56 | £63.95 |
| Cost per mile | 17.3p | 12.2p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Qubo compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Qubo
The Qubo's boxy, van-like shape increases drag; keep motorway speed to 65 mph to save fuel.
Choose the MultiJet diesel models for the best balance of torque and fuel efficiency.
Keep weight inside the car down by removing unnecessary items from the boot.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Fiat Qubo achieving ~36 MPG real-world, if you fill 36 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.52
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.08
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 21 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Fiat Qubo?
The Fiat Qubo achieves approximately 36 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 42.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 53 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Fiat Qubo?
The Fiat Qubo 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 Fiat Qubo?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Fiat Qubo costs approximately £1278 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1727. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Fiat Qubo?
In a Fiat Qubo doing ~36 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 36-litre fill nets approximately £3.08 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 21 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Fiat Qubo cost per mile in fuel?
The Fiat Qubo costs approximately 17.3p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.19 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Fiat Qubo?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Fiat Qubo is 42.8 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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