Renault Austral — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Renault's premium mid-size SUV, featuring a highly advanced digital cockpit and efficient E-Tech hybrid powertrains.
The Renault Austral is the successor to the Kadjar, introducing a much more premium cabin feel, four-wheel steering, and standard hybrid technology.
It features a unique 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine coupled with a high-voltage electric motor, delivering a combined 200hp.
Real-world fuel economy averages a highly respectable 51 MPG in mixed driving, making it one of the most efficient mid-size family SUVs on sale.
TL;DR
51 MPG
Real-world petrol
55L
Tank capacity
£75.24
Full tank (petrol)
12.2p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Renault Austral achieves an estimated 51 MPG 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 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 (55L) | £75.24 |
| 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 Austral compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Austral
Use the steering wheel paddles to adjust regenerative braking intensity to suit road conditions.
Eco mode optimizes engine and electric motor collaboration to save up to 10% fuel.
Check tyre pressures regularly to prevent rolling resistance from lowering your MPG.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Renault Austral achieving ~51 MPG real-world, if you fill 44 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.40
Gross saving on fuel
£0.37
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.03
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 36 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Renault Austral?
The Renault Austral 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 Renault Austral?
The Renault Austral 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 Renault Austral?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Renault Austral 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 Renault Austral?
In a Renault Austral doing ~51 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 44-litre fill nets approximately £4.03 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 36 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Renault Austral cost per mile in fuel?
The Renault Austral 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 Renault Austral?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Renault Austral 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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