Honda S2000 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Honda's legendary rear-wheel-drive roadster, featuring a high-revving VTEC engine with a 9,000 RPM redline.
The Honda S2000 is a legendary sports car built to celebrate Honda's 50th anniversary. It features the F20C 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine, which held the record for the highest specific output for a naturally aspirated production engine.
It is famous for its mechanical steering, 50:50 weight distribution, and a VTEC crossover that kicks in at 6,000 RPM, revving all the way to 9,000 RPM.
Real-world fuel economy is typical of a high-performance sports car, averaging around 25 MPG, though motorway cruising can return 30 MPG if driven gently.
TL;DR
25 MPG
Real-world petrol
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
24.9p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Honda S2000 achieves an estimated 25 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
25
Real-world MPG
Petrol
28.5
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1244 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1841 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2488 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3731 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4975 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 |
| Cost per mile | 24.9p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the S2000 compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your S2000
Keep revs below 6,000 RPM (before VTEC engagement) during standard daily commuting to save fuel.
Keep the soft-top roof secure at speed to avoid wind turbulence drag.
Ensure you run premium 97+ RON fuel for optimal timing and power delivery.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Honda S2000 achieving ~25 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.75
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.25
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 16 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Honda S2000?
The Honda S2000 achieves approximately 25 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 28.5 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Honda S2000?
The Honda S2000 has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Honda S2000?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Honda S2000 costs approximately £1841 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2488. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Honda S2000?
In a Honda S2000 doing ~25 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.25 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 16 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Honda S2000 cost per mile in fuel?
The Honda S2000 costs approximately 24.9p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £7.47 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Honda S2000?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Honda S2000 is 28.5 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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