Ford Capri — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
The car you always promised yourself. The classic rear-wheel-drive fastback coupe.
The Ford Capri is the iconic British sports coupe that brought muscle car styling to the UK masses. Featuring a long bonnet and fastback rear, it remains highly collectable.
Engines ranged from small crossflows to the muscular 2.8-litre fuel-injected V6. The mechanical fuel injection (K-Jetronic) on the 2.8i requires specialist tuning for optimal MPG.
Fuel economy is low by modern standards, with the V6 averaging around 20-22 MPG and the 2.0-litre Pinto four-cylinder returning around 26 MPG under careful driving.
TL;DR
24 MPG
Real-world petrol
58L
Tank capacity
£79.34
Full tank (petrol)
25.9p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford Capri achieves an estimated 24 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 58-litre tank completely costs approximately £79.34 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
24
Real-world MPG
Petrol
28.5
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1296 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1918 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2591 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3887 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £5182 |
| Full tank (58L) | £79.34 |
| Cost per mile | 25.9p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Capri compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Capri
Keep the carburetor clean and the ignition points adjusted for optimal combustion.
Avoid high revs on cold starts to protect the classic engine and save fuel.
Cruise at a steady 60 mph on dual carriageways to avoid high wind resistance.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Ford Capri achieving ~24 MPG real-world, if you fill 46 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.78
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.82
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 18 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Ford Capri?
The Ford Capri achieves approximately 24 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 28.5 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Ford Capri?
The Ford Capri has a fuel tank of 58 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £79.34. Diesel costs approximately £82.42 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford Capri?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Ford Capri costs approximately £1918 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2591. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford Capri?
In a Ford Capri doing ~24 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 46-litre fill nets approximately £3.82 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 18 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Ford Capri cost per mile in fuel?
The Ford Capri costs approximately 25.9p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £7.77 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford Capri?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford Capri is 28.5 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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