Peugeot Rifter — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Peugeot's modern van-derived MPV, bringing rugged crossover styling, practical sliding doors, and efficient BlueHDi power.
TL;DR
37 MPG
Real-world petrol
44 MPG
Real-world diesel
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
16.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Peugeot Rifter achieves an estimated 37 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 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 (petrol) or £71.05 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
37
Real-world MPG
Petrol
44.1
Official WLTP
Petrol
44
Real-world MPG
Diesel
52.3
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £840 | £734 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1244 | £1086 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1681 | £1468 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2521 | £2202 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3362 | £2936 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 | £71.05 |
| Cost per mile | 16.8p | 14.7p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your Rifter
Its boxy shape creates drag; limit motorway speeds to 65 mph to preserve MPG.
Avoid running high-performance air-con constantly on local school runs.
Check tyre pressures regularly, as this vehicle often carries heavy family loads.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Peugeot Rifter achieving ~37 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.50
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.50
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 24 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Peugeot Rifter?
The Peugeot Rifter achieves approximately 37 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 44.1 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 44 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Peugeot Rifter?
The Peugeot Rifter 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 Rifter?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Peugeot Rifter costs approximately £1244 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1681. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Peugeot Rifter?
In a Peugeot Rifter doing ~37 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.50 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 24 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Peugeot Rifter cost per mile in fuel?
The Peugeot Rifter costs approximately 16.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.04 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Peugeot Rifter?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Peugeot Rifter is 44.1 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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