Honda HR-V — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Honda's stylish coupe-crossover hybrid. Featuring a high-quality cabin, magic seats, and very frugal running costs.
TL;DR
44 MPG
Real-world petrol
40L
Tank capacity
£54.72
Full tank (petrol)
14.1p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Honda HR-V achieves an estimated 44 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 40-litre tank completely costs approximately £54.72 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
44
Real-world MPG
Petrol
52.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £707 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1046 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1413 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2120 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2827 |
| Full tank (40L) | £54.72 |
| Cost per mile | 14.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the HR-V compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your HR-V
Use Eco mode to keep the CVT automatic gearbox from revving highly.
Leverage the e:HEV generator by braking early and progressively.
Maintain a clean aerodynamic body to cruise efficiently at speed.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Honda HR-V achieving ~44 MPG real-world, if you fill 32 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.42
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.78
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 23 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Honda HR-V?
The Honda HR-V achieves approximately 44 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 52.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Honda HR-V?
The Honda HR-V has a fuel tank of 40 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £54.72. Diesel costs approximately £56.84 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Honda HR-V?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Honda HR-V costs approximately £1046 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1413. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Honda HR-V?
In a Honda HR-V doing ~44 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 32-litre fill nets approximately £2.78 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 23 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Honda HR-V cost per mile in fuel?
The Honda HR-V costs approximately 14.1p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.23 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Honda HR-V?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Honda HR-V is 52.3 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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