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Hyundai i10 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Hyundai's smallest model. Trendy city car with great standard equipment and highly frugal fuel consumption.

TL;DR

50 MPG

Real-world petrol

36L

Tank capacity

£49.25

Full tank (petrol)

12.4p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Hyundai i10 achieves an estimated 50 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 36-litre tank completely costs approximately £49.25 at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

50

Real-world MPG

Petrol

58.9

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£622
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£920
10,000 miles/yr£1244
15,000 miles/yr£1866
20,000 miles/yr£2488
Full tank (36L)£49.25
Cost per mile12.4p

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

How does the i10 compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your i10

The i10 is lightweight; keep driving style defensive to hit high fuel efficiency targets.

Upshift early; the small naturally aspirated engine has a smooth power delivery.

Turn off air conditioning on short urban trips to maximize fuel economy.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Hyundai i10 achieving ~50 MPG real-world, if you fill 29 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£2.90

Gross saving on fuel

£0.37

Cost of 3-mile detour

£2.53

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 Hyundai i10?

The Hyundai i10 achieves approximately 50 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 58.9 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Hyundai i10?

The Hyundai i10 has a fuel tank of 36 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £49.25. Diesel costs approximately £51.16 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Hyundai i10?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Hyundai i10 costs approximately £920 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1244. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Hyundai i10?

In a Hyundai i10 doing ~50 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 29-litre fill nets approximately £2.53 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 i10 cost per mile in fuel?

The Hyundai i10 costs approximately 12.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £3.72 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Hyundai i10?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Hyundai i10 is 58.9 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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