Suzuki Vitara — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Suzuki's compact family SUV. Highly robust, spacious cabin, and featuring efficient Boosterjet mild-hybrid engines.
TL;DR
44 MPG
Real-world petrol
47L
Tank capacity
£64.30
Full tank (petrol)
14.1p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Suzuki Vitara achieves an estimated 44 MPG 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 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
44
Real-world MPG
Petrol
52.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £707 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1046 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1413 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2120 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2827 |
| Full tank (47L) | £64.30 |
| Cost per mile | 14.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Vitara compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Vitara
Select 2WD mode under standard road travel to maximize fuel economy.
Keep highway speeds down to keep wind resistance to a minimum.
Ensure regular servicing to maintain the engine's mechanical efficiency.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Suzuki Vitara achieving ~44 MPG real-world, if you fill 38 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.42
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.38
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
Calculate for your exact situationPopular variants
Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Suzuki Vitara?
The Suzuki Vitara achieves approximately 44 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 52.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Suzuki Vitara?
The Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Suzuki Vitara costs approximately £1046 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1413. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Suzuki Vitara?
In a Suzuki Vitara doing ~44 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 38-litre fill nets approximately £3.38 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Suzuki Vitara cost per mile in fuel?
The Suzuki Vitara costs approximately 14.1p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.23 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Suzuki Vitara?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Suzuki Vitara is 52.3 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.
Related guides
Find the cheapest fuel for your Vitara
Enter your registration and we'll calculate whether the cheaper station nearby is worth the detour — factoring in your Vitara's real-world MPG.
Try WorthThePump — it's free