Vauxhall Mokka X — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Vauxhall's popular compact SUV, featuring an updated design, high seating position, and competent engine choices.
The Vauxhall Mokka X is an updated version of the original Mokka, introducing sharper styling and a much-improved touchscreen dashboard layout.
Engines include a refined 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine and Vauxhall's whisper-quiet 1.6-litre CDTi diesel, which is highly efficient.
Real-world fuel economy is highly respectable, with the diesel returning around 48 MPG and petrol models averaging around 37 MPG in mixed driving.
TL;DR
37 MPG
Real-world petrol
48 MPG
Real-world diesel
53L
Tank capacity
£72.50
Full tank (petrol)
16.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Vauxhall Mokka X achieves an estimated 37 MPG (petrol) and 48 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 53-litre tank completely costs approximately £72.50 (petrol) or £75.31 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
37
Real-world MPG
Petrol
43.5
Official WLTP
Petrol
48
Real-world MPG
Diesel
56.5
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £840 | £673 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1244 | £996 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1681 | £1346 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2521 | £2019 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3362 | £2692 |
| Full tank (53L) | £72.50 | £75.31 |
| Cost per mile | 16.8p | 13.5p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Mokka X compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Mokka X
Keep speeds moderate; the Mokka X's upright shape increases aerodynamic drag.
Check tyre pressures regularly; under-inflation drags down fuel economy.
Upshift early to utilize the turbo engine's low-end torque.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Vauxhall Mokka X achieving ~37 MPG real-world, if you fill 42 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.50
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.70
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 Vauxhall Mokka X?
The Vauxhall Mokka X achieves approximately 37 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 43.5 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 48 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Vauxhall Mokka X?
The Vauxhall Mokka X has a fuel tank of 53 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £72.50. Diesel costs approximately £75.31 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Vauxhall Mokka X?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Vauxhall Mokka X costs approximately £1244 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1681. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Vauxhall Mokka X?
In a Vauxhall Mokka X doing ~37 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 42-litre fill nets approximately £3.70 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 Vauxhall Mokka X cost per mile in fuel?
The Vauxhall Mokka X costs approximately 16.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.04 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Vauxhall Mokka X?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Vauxhall Mokka X is 43.5 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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