Renault Koleos — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Renault's premium large SUV, providing supreme ride comfort, massive space, and standard all-wheel drive.
TL;DR
36 MPG
Real-world diesel
60L
Tank capacity
£82.08
Full tank (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Renault Koleos achieves an estimated 36 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 60-litre tank completely costs approximately £85.26 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
36
Real-world MPG
Diesel
42.8
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £897 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1328 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1794 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2692 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3589 |
| Full tank (60L) | £85.26 |
| Cost per mile | 17.9p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Koleos compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Koleos
Opt for the FWD version of the dCi to save weight and mechanical losses.
Set suspension to lower height on motorway stretches to optimize aerodynamics.
Cruising at 60-65 mph on the highway rather than 75 mph improves fuel economy due to the SUV profile.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Renault Koleos achieving ~36 MPG real-world, if you fill 48 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.54
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.26
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Renault Koleos?
The Renault Koleos achieves approximately 36 MPG diesel in real-world conditions, around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 42.8 MPG.
How much does it cost to fill a Renault Koleos?
The Renault Koleos has a fuel tank of 60 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £82.08. Diesel costs approximately £85.26 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Renault Koleos?
At 7,400 miles/year and 142.1p/litre diesel, a Renault Koleos costs approximately £1328 per year in diesel.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Renault Koleos?
In a Renault Koleos doing ~36 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 48-litre fill nets approximately £4.26 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Renault Koleos cost per mile in fuel?
The Renault Koleos costs approximately 17.9p per mile in diesel at current UK prices.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Renault Koleos?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Renault Koleos is 42.8 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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