Suzuki Jimny — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Suzuki's legendary retro off-roader. Highly capable off-road but with boxy aerodynamics that impact highway efficiency.
TL;DR
34 MPG
Real-world petrol
40L
Tank capacity
£54.72
Full tank (petrol)
18.3p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Suzuki Jimny achieves an estimated 34 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
34
Real-world MPG
Petrol
39.2
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £915 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1354 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1829 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2744 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3658 |
| Full tank (40L) | £54.72 |
| Cost per mile | 18.3p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Jimny compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Jimny
The Jimny is very boxy; keeping highway speed strictly at 55-60 mph saves huge amounts of fuel.
Use 2WD mode on normal roads to reduce mechanical drag.
Ensure tyre pressures are optimized to handle the chunky off-road tread.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Suzuki Jimny achieving ~34 MPG real-world, if you fill 32 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.55
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.65
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 17 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Suzuki Jimny?
The Suzuki Jimny achieves approximately 34 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 39.2 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Suzuki Jimny?
The Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Suzuki Jimny costs approximately £1354 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1829. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Suzuki Jimny?
In a Suzuki Jimny doing ~34 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 32-litre fill nets approximately £2.65 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 17 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Suzuki Jimny cost per mile in fuel?
The Suzuki Jimny costs approximately 18.3p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.49 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Suzuki Jimny?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Suzuki Jimny is 39.2 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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