crossover2021–present

Hyundai Bayon — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Hyundai's compact crossover. Featuring modern design, flexible cabin, and efficient mild-hybrid engines.

TL;DR

45 MPG

Real-world petrol

40L

Tank capacity

£54.72

Full tank (petrol)

13.8p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Hyundai Bayon achieves an estimated 45 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

45

Real-world MPG

Petrol

53.3

Official WLTP

Petrol

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 mileagePetrol
5,000 miles/yr£691
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1023
10,000 miles/yr£1382
15,000 miles/yr£2073
20,000 miles/yr£2764
Full tank (40L)£54.72
Cost per mile13.8p

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

How does the Bayon compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your Bayon

The Bayon is lightweight; keep driving smooth to save fuel.

Allow the mild-hybrid system to glide and regenerate energy smoothly.

Upshift early to keep engine RPMs down.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Hyundai Bayon achieving ~45 MPG real-world, if you fill 32 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£3.20

Gross saving on fuel

£0.41

Cost of 3-mile detour

£2.79

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 23 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

1.0 T-GDI 100 mHEV

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Hyundai Bayon?

The Hyundai Bayon achieves approximately 45 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 53.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Hyundai Bayon?

The Hyundai Bayon 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 Hyundai Bayon?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Hyundai Bayon costs approximately £1023 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1382. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Hyundai Bayon?

In a Hyundai Bayon doing ~45 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 32-litre fill nets approximately £2.79 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 Hyundai Bayon cost per mile in fuel?

The Hyundai Bayon costs approximately 13.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.14 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Hyundai Bayon?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Hyundai Bayon is 53.3 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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