Ford EcoSport — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
A compact, high-riding urban SUV. Built on Fiesta underpinnings, offering a raised driving position with a smaller footprint.
The Ford EcoSport is a compact SUV designed to handle the urban jungle. With its high seating position, rugged styling, and small footprint, it offers SUV aesthetics in an easy-to-park package.
Powered by the familiar 1.0-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder engine, it delivers decent town performance. However, due to its upright, boxy styling, it is less aerodynamic than the Fiesta, resulting in slightly higher fuel consumption.
In real-world driving, owners can expect around 40 MPG. It is best suited for urban commutes and school runs rather than heavy motorway mileage, where the aerodynamic drag impacts fuel economy.
TL;DR
40 MPG
Real-world petrol
52L
Tank capacity
£71.14
Full tank (petrol)
15.5p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford EcoSport achieves an estimated 40 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 52-litre tank completely costs approximately £71.14 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
40
Real-world MPG
Petrol
47.9
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £777 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1151 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1555 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2332 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3109 |
| Full tank (52L) | £71.14 |
| Cost per mile | 15.5p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the EcoSport compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your EcoSport
The EcoSport has a boxy profile; keeping speeds down on the motorway will yield massive fuel savings due to reduced wind resistance.
Ensure the rear swing-gate door is securely closed and not carrying unnecessary exterior attachments.
Accelerate smoothly through the lower gears to keep the small turbo engine from working too hard.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Ford EcoSport achieving ~40 MPG real-world, if you fill 42 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.47
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.73
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Ford EcoSport?
The Ford EcoSport achieves approximately 40 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 47.9 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Ford EcoSport?
The Ford EcoSport has a fuel tank of 52 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £71.14. Diesel costs approximately £73.89 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford EcoSport?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Ford EcoSport costs approximately £1151 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1555. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford EcoSport?
In a Ford EcoSport doing ~40 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 42-litre fill nets approximately £3.73 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Ford EcoSport cost per mile in fuel?
The Ford EcoSport costs approximately 15.5p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.65 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford EcoSport?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford EcoSport is 47.9 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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