Vauxhall Adam — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Vauxhall's stylish three-door city car. Distinctive look, highly customisable, and returning decent fuel economy.
TL;DR
45 MPG
Real-world petrol
38L
Tank capacity
£51.98
Full tank (petrol)
13.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Vauxhall Adam achieves an estimated 45 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 38-litre tank completely costs approximately £51.98 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
45
Real-world MPG
Petrol
53.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £691 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1023 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1382 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2073 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2764 |
| Full tank (38L) | £51.98 |
| Cost per mile | 13.8p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Adam compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Adam
Upshift early; the small petrol engines are designed to operate efficiently at low RPM.
Ensure the stop-start system is active to reduce fuel consumption in city traffic.
Keep tyre pressures monitored to prevent rolling resistance from dragging down fuel efficiency.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Vauxhall Adam achieving ~45 MPG real-world, if you fill 30 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.41
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.59
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 22 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Vauxhall Adam?
The Vauxhall Adam achieves approximately 45 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 53.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Vauxhall Adam?
The Vauxhall Adam has a fuel tank of 38 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £51.98. Diesel costs approximately £54.00 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Vauxhall Adam?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Vauxhall Adam costs approximately £1023 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1382. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Vauxhall Adam?
In a Vauxhall Adam doing ~45 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 30-litre fill nets approximately £2.59 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 22 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Vauxhall Adam cost per mile in fuel?
The Vauxhall Adam costs approximately 13.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.14 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Vauxhall Adam?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Vauxhall Adam is 53.3 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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