Mazda Mazda2 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Mazda's small, lightweight hatchback. Excellent chassis dynamics and exceptionally fuel-efficient non-hybrid engines.
TL;DR
51 MPG
Real-world petrol
44L
Tank capacity
£60.19
Full tank (petrol)
12.2p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Mazda Mazda2 achieves an estimated 51 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 44-litre tank completely costs approximately £60.19 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
51
Real-world MPG
Petrol
60.1
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £610 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £902 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1219 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £1829 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2439 |
| Full tank (44L) | £60.19 |
| Cost per mile | 12.2p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Mazda2 compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Mazda2
The car is very light; maintain momentum through corners to save fuel.
Upshift early; the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine has a smooth power delivery.
Make use of standard stop-start to avoid fuel wastage during city idling.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Mazda Mazda2 achieving ~51 MPG real-world, if you fill 35 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.50
Gross saving on fuel
£0.37
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.13
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Mazda Mazda2?
The Mazda Mazda2 achieves approximately 51 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 60.1 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Mazda Mazda2?
The Mazda Mazda2 has a fuel tank of 44 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £60.19. Diesel costs approximately £62.52 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Mazda Mazda2?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Mazda Mazda2 costs approximately £902 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1219. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Mazda Mazda2?
In a Mazda Mazda2 doing ~51 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 35-litre fill nets approximately £3.13 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Mazda Mazda2 cost per mile in fuel?
The Mazda Mazda2 costs approximately 12.2p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £3.66 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Mazda Mazda2?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Mazda Mazda2 is 60.1 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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