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Honda FR-V — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Honda's unique 6-seater MPV with a 3+3 seating layout, offering family versatility and bulletproof reliability.

TL;DR

32 MPG

Real-world petrol

38 MPG

Real-world diesel

58L

Tank capacity

£79.34

Full tank (petrol)

19.4p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Honda FR-V achieves an estimated 32 MPG (petrol) and 38 MPG (diesel) 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 (petrol) or £82.42 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

32

Real-world MPG

Petrol

37.7

Official WLTP

Petrol

38

Real-world MPG

Diesel

44.8

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 mileagePetrolDiesel
5,000 miles/yr£972£850
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1438£1258
10,000 miles/yr£1943£1700
15,000 miles/yr£2915£2550
20,000 miles/yr£3887£3400
Full tank (58L)£79.34£82.42
Cost per mile19.4p17.0p

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

How does the FR-V compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your FR-V

The FR-V has a wide stance; keeping speeds down on the motorway reduces aerodynamic drag.

Clean out unnecessary cabin items to lighten the weight of this family vehicle.

Use gear ratios sensibly; the i-VTEC engine works best when cruising at low revs.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Honda FR-V achieving ~32 MPG real-world, if you fill 46 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£4.60

Gross saving on fuel

£0.58

Cost of 3-mile detour

£4.02

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 24 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

1.8 i-VTEC 1402.2 i-CTDi 140

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Honda FR-V?

The Honda FR-V achieves approximately 32 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 37.7 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 38 MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Honda FR-V?

The Honda FR-V 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 Honda FR-V?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Honda FR-V costs approximately £1438 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1943. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Honda FR-V?

In a Honda FR-V doing ~32 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 46-litre fill nets approximately £4.02 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 24 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Honda FR-V cost per mile in fuel?

The Honda FR-V costs approximately 19.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.82 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Honda FR-V?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Honda FR-V is 37.7 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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