Toyota Urban Cruiser — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
A compact crossover offering elevated seating, rugged look, and decent real-world economy in a small package.
TL;DR
42 MPG
Real-world petrol
49 MPG
Real-world diesel
42L
Tank capacity
£57.46
Full tank (petrol)
14.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Toyota Urban Cruiser achieves an estimated 42 MPG (petrol) and 49 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 42-litre tank completely costs approximately £57.46 (petrol) or £59.68 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
42
Real-world MPG
Petrol
50.4
Official WLTP
Petrol
49
Real-world MPG
Diesel
57.7
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £740 | £659 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1096 | £976 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1481 | £1318 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2221 | £1978 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2961 | £2637 |
| Full tank (42L) | £57.46 | £59.68 |
| Cost per mile | 14.8p | 13.2p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Urban Cruiser compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Urban Cruiser
Opt for the FWD version rather than the AWD D-4D to save weight.
Upshift early to utilize the engine's low-end pull.
Ensure tyre pressures are optimized to handle the compact chassis.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Toyota Urban Cruiser achieving ~42 MPG real-world, if you fill 34 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.40
Gross saving on fuel
£0.44
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.96
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 23 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser achieves approximately 42 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 50.4 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 49 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser has a fuel tank of 42 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £57.46. Diesel costs approximately £59.68 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Toyota Urban Cruiser?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Toyota Urban Cruiser costs approximately £1096 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1481. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Toyota Urban Cruiser?
In a Toyota Urban Cruiser doing ~42 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 34-litre fill nets approximately £2.96 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 23 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Toyota Urban Cruiser cost per mile in fuel?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser costs approximately 14.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.44 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Toyota Urban Cruiser is 50.4 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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