SsangYong Tivoli — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
SsangYong's compact family crossover, offering high value, spacious cabin layouts, and robust engines.
The SsangYong Tivoli is a budget-focused compact crossover that stands out with its high equipment levels, spacious rear legroom, and solid build quality.
It is powered by naturally aspirated 1.6-litre petrol or robust 1.6-litre e-XDi turbodiesel engines.
Real-world fuel economy averages 45 MPG for the diesel and 37 MPG for the petrol version in mixed driving.
TL;DR
37 MPG
Real-world petrol
45 MPG
Real-world diesel
47L
Tank capacity
£64.30
Full tank (petrol)
16.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The SsangYong Tivoli achieves an estimated 37 MPG (petrol) and 45 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
37
Real-world MPG
Petrol
43.5
Official WLTP
Petrol
45
Real-world MPG
Diesel
53.3
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £840 | £718 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1244 | £1062 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1681 | £1436 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2521 | £2153 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3362 | £2871 |
| Full tank (47L) | £64.30 | £66.79 |
| Cost per mile | 16.8p | 14.4p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Tivoli compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Tivoli
Use Eco settings to smooth throttle responses.
Choose the front-wheel-drive (2WD) models if you do not require off-road capability, to save weight.
Check tyre pressures regularly to prevent rolling resistance.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a SsangYong Tivoli achieving ~37 MPG real-world, if you fill 38 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.50
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.30
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 23 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the SsangYong Tivoli?
The SsangYong Tivoli achieves approximately 37 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 43.5 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 45 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a SsangYong Tivoli?
The SsangYong Tivoli 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 Tivoli?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a SsangYong Tivoli costs approximately £1244 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1681. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a SsangYong Tivoli?
In a SsangYong Tivoli doing ~37 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 38-litre fill nets approximately £3.30 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 23 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the SsangYong Tivoli cost per mile in fuel?
The SsangYong Tivoli costs approximately 16.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.04 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the SsangYong Tivoli?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the SsangYong Tivoli is 43.5 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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