Toyota Hilux — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
The legendary, indestructible pickup truck. Exceptional utility, reliability, and cargo capacities with robust diesel engines.
TL;DR
25 MPG
Real-world diesel
80L
Tank capacity
£109.44
Full tank (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Toyota Hilux achieves an estimated 25 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 80-litre tank completely costs approximately £113.68 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
25
Real-world MPG
Diesel
30.1
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1292 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1912 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2584 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3876 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £5168 |
| Full tank (80L) | £113.68 |
| Cost per mile | 25.8p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your Hilux
Keep the load bed covered or fit a canopy to improve aerodynamics and save up to 10% fuel.
Switch to 2WD mode on normal roads to reduce mechanical drag.
Be mindful of cargo weight; carrying heavy construction tools continuously drags down MPG.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Toyota Hilux achieving ~25 MPG real-world, if you fill 64 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£6.40
Gross saving on fuel
£0.78
Cost of 3-mile detour
£5.62
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 25 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux achieves approximately 25 MPG diesel in real-world conditions, around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 30.1 MPG.
How much does it cost to fill a Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux has a fuel tank of 80 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £109.44. Diesel costs approximately £113.68 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Toyota Hilux?
At 7,400 miles/year and 142.1p/litre diesel, a Toyota Hilux costs approximately £1912 per year in diesel.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Toyota Hilux?
In a Toyota Hilux doing ~25 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 64-litre fill nets approximately £5.62 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 25 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Toyota Hilux cost per mile in fuel?
The Toyota Hilux costs approximately 25.8p per mile in diesel at current UK prices.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Toyota Hilux?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Toyota Hilux is 30.1 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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