Vauxhall Antara — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Vauxhall's classic fleet saloon, offering a highly comfortable ride and massive boot capacity.
TL;DR
26 MPG
Real-world petrol
37 MPG
Real-world diesel
65L
Tank capacity
£88.92
Full tank (petrol)
23.9p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Vauxhall Antara achieves an estimated 26 MPG (petrol) and 37 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 65-litre tank completely costs approximately £88.92 (petrol) or £92.36 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
26
Real-world MPG
Petrol
31
Official WLTP
Petrol
37
Real-world MPG
Diesel
44.1
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1196 | £873 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1770 | £1292 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2392 | £1746 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3588 | £2619 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4784 | £3492 |
| Full tank (65L) | £88.92 | £92.36 |
| Cost per mile | 23.9p | 17.5p |
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 Antara
Use 5th or 6th gear on motorway runs to keep the RPMs low.
Clean out heavy tools from the boot to preserve fuel economy.
Maintain consistent speeds using cruise control where possible.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Vauxhall Antara achieving ~26 MPG real-world, if you fill 52 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.72
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.48
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 Antara?
The Vauxhall Antara achieves approximately 26 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 31 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 37 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Vauxhall Antara?
The Vauxhall Antara has a fuel tank of 65 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £88.92. Diesel costs approximately £92.36 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Vauxhall Antara?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Vauxhall Antara costs approximately £1770 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2392. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Vauxhall Antara?
In a Vauxhall Antara doing ~26 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 52-litre fill nets approximately £4.48 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 Antara cost per mile in fuel?
The Vauxhall Antara costs approximately 23.9p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £7.17 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Vauxhall Antara?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Vauxhall Antara is 31 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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