van2018–present

Ford Tourneo Custom — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

The passenger-carrying version of the popular Transit Custom. Exceptionally spacious and robust, ideal for large families and shuttle services.

TL;DR

36 MPG

Real-world diesel

70L

Tank capacity

£95.76

Full tank (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford Tourneo Custom achieves an estimated 36 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 70-litre tank completely costs approximately £99.47 at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

36

Real-world MPG

Diesel

42.8

Official WLTP

Diesel

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileageDiesel
5,000 miles/yr£897
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1328
10,000 miles/yr£1794
15,000 miles/yr£2692
20,000 miles/yr£3589
Full tank (70L)£99.47
Cost per mile17.9p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the Tourneo Custom compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your Tourneo Custom

Remove unused seat rows to reduce vehicle weight when carrying fewer passengers.

Maintain steady throttle on highway trips and use EcoMode controls if equipped.

Check tyre pressures regularly under heavy passenger loading.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Ford Tourneo Custom achieving ~36 MPG real-world, if you fill 56 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£5.60

Gross saving on fuel

£0.54

Cost of 3-mile detour

£5.06

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 31 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

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Popular variants

2.0 EcoBlue 1302.0 EcoBlue 185

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Ford Tourneo Custom?

The Ford Tourneo Custom achieves approximately 36 MPG diesel in real-world conditions, around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 42.8 MPG.

How much does it cost to fill a Ford Tourneo Custom?

The Ford Tourneo Custom has a fuel tank of 70 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £95.76. Diesel costs approximately £99.47 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford Tourneo Custom?

At 7,400 miles/year and 142.1p/litre diesel, a Ford Tourneo Custom costs approximately £1328 per year in diesel.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford Tourneo Custom?

In a Ford Tourneo Custom doing ~36 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 56-litre fill nets approximately £5.06 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 31 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Ford Tourneo Custom cost per mile in fuel?

The Ford Tourneo Custom costs approximately 17.9p per mile in diesel at current UK prices.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford Tourneo Custom?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford Tourneo Custom 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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