Peugeot 207 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Peugeot's highly popular supermini, offering solid build quality, comfortable ride dynamics, and exceptionally frugal HDi diesel engines.
The Peugeot 207 succeeded the legendary 206, introducing a larger body and a much more solid cabin layout. It was a massive sales success in the UK.
It features a range of petrol engines (developed with BMW) and Peugeot's highly regarded HDi turbodiesel engines.
Real-world fuel economy averages 54 MPG for the diesel versions, while the standard 1.4-litre petrol model returns around 41 MPG.
TL;DR
41 MPG
Real-world petrol
54 MPG
Real-world diesel
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
15.2p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Peugeot 207 achieves an estimated 41 MPG (petrol) and 54 MPG (diesel) 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 (petrol) or £71.05 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
41
Real-world MPG
Petrol
47.9
Official WLTP
Petrol
54
Real-world MPG
Diesel
64.2
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £758 | £598 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1122 | £885 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1517 | £1196 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2275 | £1794 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3034 | £2393 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 | £71.05 |
| Cost per mile | 15.2p | 12.0p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the 207 compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your 207
The HDi diesels are exceptionally fuel-efficient; maintain steady throttle on highway trips.
Upshift early to utilize the engine's low-end pull.
Avoid carrying unnecessary weight in the boot.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Peugeot 207 achieving ~41 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.46
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.54
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 26 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Peugeot 207?
The Peugeot 207 achieves approximately 41 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 47.9 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 54 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Peugeot 207?
The Peugeot 207 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 Peugeot 207?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Peugeot 207 costs approximately £1122 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1517. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Peugeot 207?
In a Peugeot 207 doing ~41 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.54 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 26 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Peugeot 207 cost per mile in fuel?
The Peugeot 207 costs approximately 15.2p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.56 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Peugeot 207?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Peugeot 207 is 47.9 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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