Seat Ibiza — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
SEAT's sharp-looking, sporty supermini. Shares platforms with the VW Polo but with firmer suspension and a younger design focus.
The fifth-generation SEAT Ibiza was the first car in the Volkswagen Group to use the MQB-A0 platform, offering a wider body and much larger boot than previous superminis.
In the UK, it is powered primarily by efficient 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI petrol engines. It is designed to offer a sportier drive than the Polo and Skoda Fabia.
Real-world fuel economy is very strong, with the 1.0 TSI petrol models commonly returning 46-48 MPG in daily mixed driving conditions.
TL;DR
46 MPG
Real-world petrol
40L
Tank capacity
£54.72
Full tank (petrol)
13.5p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Seat Ibiza achieves an estimated 46 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 40-litre tank completely costs approximately £54.72 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
46
Real-world MPG
Petrol
53.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £676 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1000 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1352 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2028 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2704 |
| Full tank (40L) | £54.72 |
| Cost per mile | 13.5p |
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 Ibiza
The 1.0 TSI is highly efficient; use the shift indicator to keep the engine in its optimal RPM range.
Ensure tyre pressures are adjusted correctly to prevent rolling resistance.
Use standard driving modes rather than Sport mode to maintain a smoother throttle curve.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Seat Ibiza achieving ~46 MPG real-world, if you fill 32 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.41
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.79
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 Seat Ibiza?
The Seat Ibiza achieves approximately 46 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 53.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Seat Ibiza?
The Seat Ibiza has a fuel tank of 40 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £54.72. Diesel costs approximately £56.84 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Seat Ibiza?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Seat Ibiza costs approximately £1000 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1352. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Seat Ibiza?
In a Seat Ibiza doing ~46 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 32-litre fill nets approximately £2.79 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 Seat Ibiza cost per mile in fuel?
The Seat Ibiza costs approximately 13.5p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.05 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Seat Ibiza?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Seat Ibiza is 53.3 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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