Hyundai Matrix — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Hyundai's Pininfarina-styled compact MPV, offering a spacious cabin, raised seating, and dependable mechanicals.
The Hyundai Matrix is a compact multi-purpose vehicle designed by the Italian styling house Pininfarina. It focuses on family utility, offering a raised driving position and a flexible layout.
It is powered by simple and reliable 1.6-litre petrol or 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engines, which are known for their durability and low maintenance costs.
Real-world fuel economy averages 33 MPG for petrol and 44 MPG for diesel models under mixed driving conditions.
TL;DR
33 MPG
Real-world petrol
44 MPG
Real-world diesel
55L
Tank capacity
£75.24
Full tank (petrol)
18.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Hyundai Matrix achieves an estimated 33 MPG (petrol) and 44 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 55-litre tank completely costs approximately £75.24 (petrol) or £78.16 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
33
Real-world MPG
Petrol
39.2
Official WLTP
Petrol
44
Real-world MPG
Diesel
53.3
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £942 | £734 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1395 | £1086 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1885 | £1468 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2827 | £2202 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3769 | £2936 |
| Full tank (55L) | £75.24 | £78.16 |
| Cost per mile | 18.8p | 14.7p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Matrix compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Matrix
The Matrix's tall, upright body creates high aerodynamic resistance; keep motorway speeds moderate.
Use standard engine braking rather than hard braking to save fuel in town traffic.
Keep weight inside the car down by removing unnecessary items from the boot.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Hyundai Matrix achieving ~33 MPG real-world, if you fill 44 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.40
Gross saving on fuel
£0.57
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.83
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 Matrix?
The Hyundai Matrix achieves approximately 33 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 39.2 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 44 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Hyundai Matrix?
The Hyundai Matrix has a fuel tank of 55 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £75.24. Diesel costs approximately £78.16 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Hyundai Matrix?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Hyundai Matrix costs approximately £1395 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1885. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Hyundai Matrix?
In a Hyundai Matrix doing ~33 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 44-litre fill nets approximately £3.83 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 Matrix cost per mile in fuel?
The Hyundai Matrix costs approximately 18.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.64 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Hyundai Matrix?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Hyundai Matrix is 39.2 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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