Toyota Land Cruiser — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Toyota's flagship off-roader. Built to tackle the toughest terrain, offering massive towing capacities and robust diesel reliability.
TL;DR
24 MPG
Real-world diesel
87L
Tank capacity
£119.02
Full tank (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Toyota Land Cruiser achieves an estimated 24 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 87-litre tank completely costs approximately £123.63 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
24
Real-world MPG
Diesel
28.2
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1346 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1992 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2692 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £4037 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £5383 |
| Full tank (87L) | £123.63 |
| Cost per mile | 26.9p |
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 Land Cruiser
The Land Cruiser is very heavy; avoid aggressive throttle inputs to manage fuel bills.
Maintain a steady highway cruise at 60-65 mph to keep fuel consumption reasonable.
Regularly service the 4x4 drivetrain components to avoid mechanical friction losses.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Toyota Land Cruiser achieving ~24 MPG real-world, if you fill 70 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£7.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.81
Cost of 3-mile detour
£6.19
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 26 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Toyota Land Cruiser?
The Toyota Land Cruiser achieves approximately 24 MPG diesel in real-world conditions, around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 28.2 MPG.
How much does it cost to fill a Toyota Land Cruiser?
The Toyota Land Cruiser has a fuel tank of 87 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £119.02. Diesel costs approximately £123.63 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Toyota Land Cruiser?
At 7,400 miles/year and 142.1p/litre diesel, a Toyota Land Cruiser costs approximately £1992 per year in diesel.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Toyota Land Cruiser?
In a Toyota Land Cruiser doing ~24 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 70-litre fill nets approximately £6.19 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 26 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Toyota Land Cruiser cost per mile in fuel?
The Toyota Land Cruiser costs approximately 26.9p per mile in diesel at current UK prices.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Toyota Land Cruiser?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 28.2 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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