Ford Ka — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Ford's budget city car. Easy to park, cheap to insure, and returning strong real-world fuel economy.
TL;DR
49 MPG
Real-world petrol
35L
Tank capacity
£47.88
Full tank (petrol)
12.7p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford Ka achieves an estimated 49 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 35-litre tank completely costs approximately £47.88 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
49
Real-world MPG
Petrol
57.7
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £635 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £939 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1269 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £1904 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2538 |
| Full tank (35L) | £47.88 |
| Cost per mile | 12.7p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Ka compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Ka
Keep engine revs low by upshifting early; this small car excels in stop-start urban driving.
Keep the vehicle's bodywork clean to minimize drag on this compact, lightweight model.
Avoid using air conditioning continuously on short local trips to preserve MPG.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Ford Ka achieving ~49 MPG real-world, if you fill 28 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£2.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.38
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.42
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 22 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Ford Ka?
The Ford Ka achieves approximately 49 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 57.7 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Ford Ka?
The Ford Ka has a fuel tank of 35 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £47.88. Diesel costs approximately £49.73 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford Ka?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Ford Ka costs approximately £939 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1269. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford Ka?
In a Ford Ka doing ~49 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 28-litre fill nets approximately £2.42 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 22 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Ford Ka cost per mile in fuel?
The Ford Ka costs approximately 12.7p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £3.81 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford Ka?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford Ka is 57.7 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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