saloon2015–present

Toyota Avensis — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Toyota's durable executive saloon, offering a highly comfortable ride and exceptionally reliable petrol and diesel engines.

TL;DR

39 MPG

Real-world petrol

53 MPG

Real-world diesel

60L

Tank capacity

£82.08

Full tank (petrol)

15.9p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Toyota Avensis achieves an estimated 39 MPG (petrol) and 53 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 60-litre tank completely costs approximately £82.08 (petrol) or £85.26 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

39

Real-world MPG

Petrol

46.3

Official WLTP

Petrol

53

Real-world MPG

Diesel

62.8

Official WLTP

Diesel

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrolDiesel
5,000 miles/yr£797£609
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1180£902
10,000 miles/yr£1595£1219
15,000 miles/yr£2392£1828
20,000 miles/yr£3189£2438
Full tank (60L)£82.08£85.26
Cost per mile15.9p12.2p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the Avensis compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your Avensis

The Avensis is built for long motorway cruises; keeping speed at 65-70 mph yields great MPG.

Engage cruise control on highway stretches to keep engine RPM steady.

Keep tyre pressures checked to handle the heavy saloon body.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Toyota Avensis achieving ~39 MPG real-world, if you fill 48 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£4.80

Gross saving on fuel

£0.48

Cost of 3-mile detour

£4.32

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 30 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

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Popular variants

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Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Toyota Avensis?

The Toyota Avensis achieves approximately 39 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 46.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 53 MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Toyota Avensis?

The Toyota Avensis has a fuel tank of 60 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £82.08. Diesel costs approximately £85.26 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Toyota Avensis?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Toyota Avensis costs approximately £1180 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1595. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Toyota Avensis?

In a Toyota Avensis doing ~39 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 48-litre fill nets approximately £4.32 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 30 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Toyota Avensis cost per mile in fuel?

The Toyota Avensis costs approximately 15.9p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.77 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Toyota Avensis?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Toyota Avensis is 46.3 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.

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