SsangYong Korando — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
SsangYong's mid-size family SUV, offering high towing capacity, a spacious cabin, and dependable mechanicals.
The SsangYong Korando is a practical and affordable mid-size family SUV, highly popular with caravan owners in the UK for its high towing weight limit.
It features strong petrol and diesel engines, available in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations.
Real-world fuel economy is around 40 MPG for the diesel and 30 MPG for the petrol version in mixed driving.
TL;DR
30 MPG
Real-world petrol
40 MPG
Real-world diesel
47L
Tank capacity
£64.30
Full tank (petrol)
20.7p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The SsangYong Korando achieves an estimated 30 MPG (petrol) and 40 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 47-litre tank completely costs approximately £64.30 (petrol) or £66.79 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
30
Real-world MPG
Petrol
36.2
Official WLTP
Petrol
40
Real-world MPG
Diesel
47.9
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1036 | £807 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1534 | £1195 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2073 | £1615 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3109 | £2422 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4146 | £3230 |
| Full tank (47L) | £64.30 | £66.79 |
| Cost per mile | 20.7p | 16.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Korando compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Korando
The Korando is heavy; avoid aggressive starts to keep fuel consumption down.
Use standard cruise control on long motorway runs to keep fuel consumption steady.
Fit road-biased tyres to save up to 8% fuel compared to off-road tyres.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a SsangYong Korando achieving ~30 MPG real-world, if you fill 38 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.62
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.18
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 18 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the SsangYong Korando?
The SsangYong Korando achieves approximately 30 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 36.2 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 40 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a SsangYong Korando?
The SsangYong Korando has a fuel tank of 47 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £64.30. Diesel costs approximately £66.79 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a SsangYong Korando?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a SsangYong Korando costs approximately £1534 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2073. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a SsangYong Korando?
In a SsangYong Korando doing ~30 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 38-litre fill nets approximately £3.18 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 18 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the SsangYong Korando cost per mile in fuel?
The SsangYong Korando costs approximately 20.7p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £6.21 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the SsangYong Korando?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the SsangYong Korando is 36.2 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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