Renault Arkana — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Renault's stylish coupe-crossover, offering distinctive styling and highly efficient E-Tech full hybrid engines.
The Renault Arkana is a stylish compact crossover that brings coupe styling to the affordable family car market, featuring a raised driving position and a high-tech cabin.
It is powered primarily by Renault's advanced E-Tech hybrid system, which combines a 1.6-litre petrol engine with two electric motors to run on electric power for up to 80% of city journeys.
Real-world fuel economy is strong, with the E-Tech hybrid returning around 50 MPG under daily driving conditions.
TL;DR
50 MPG
Real-world petrol
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
12.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Renault Arkana achieves an estimated 50 MPG 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 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
50
Real-world MPG
Petrol
58.9
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 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 (50L) | £68.40 |
| Cost per mile | 12.4p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Arkana compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Arkana
Maximize the electric motor usage in town by keeping throttle applications smooth.
Select 'Eco' mode to temper throttle response and optimize hybrid battery usage.
Regenerate power by braking early and progressively.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Renault Arkana achieving ~50 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.37
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.63
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 32 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Renault Arkana?
The Renault Arkana 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 Renault Arkana?
The Renault Arkana 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 Renault Arkana?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Renault Arkana 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 Renault Arkana?
In a Renault Arkana doing ~50 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.63 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 32 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Renault Arkana cost per mile in fuel?
The Renault Arkana 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 Renault Arkana?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Renault Arkana 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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