SsangYong Rexton — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
SsangYong's large flagship 7-seater 4x4. Renowned for its extreme durability, body-on-frame build, and huge towing weight limit.
The SsangYong Rexton is a traditional, body-on-frame 7-seat 4x4 designed to haul heavy loads and navigate rough terrain with ease.
Power is delivered by a robust 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine, offering strong performance and high towing capability.
Running a Rexton means higher fuel costs. A real-world average of 28 MPG is typical for mixed driving.
TL;DR
28 MPG
Real-world diesel
75L
Tank capacity
£102.60
Full tank (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The SsangYong Rexton achieves an estimated 28 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 75-litre tank completely costs approximately £106.58 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
28
Real-world MPG
Diesel
33.6
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1154 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1707 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2307 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3461 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4614 |
| Full tank (75L) | £106.58 |
| Cost per mile | 23.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Rexton compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Rexton
The Rexton is heavy and boxy; keeping motorway speeds at 60-65 mph improves fuel economy significantly.
Avoid carrying unnecessary weight in the massive boot or cabin.
Regular servicing is key to maintaining the efficiency of the e-XDi fuel injectors.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a SsangYong Rexton achieving ~28 MPG real-world, if you fill 60 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£6.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.69
Cost of 3-mile detour
£5.31
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 26 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the SsangYong Rexton?
The SsangYong Rexton achieves approximately 28 MPG diesel in real-world conditions, around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 33.6 MPG.
How much does it cost to fill a SsangYong Rexton?
The SsangYong Rexton has a fuel tank of 75 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £102.60. Diesel costs approximately £106.58 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a SsangYong Rexton?
At 7,400 miles/year and 142.1p/litre diesel, a SsangYong Rexton costs approximately £1707 per year in diesel.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a SsangYong Rexton?
In a SsangYong Rexton doing ~28 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 60-litre fill nets approximately £5.31 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 26 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the SsangYong Rexton cost per mile in fuel?
The SsangYong Rexton costs approximately 23.1p per mile in diesel at current UK prices.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the SsangYong Rexton?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the SsangYong Rexton is 33.6 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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