Vauxhall Vivaro — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
A highly practical medium van built in Britain. Offers a comfortable car-like drive with excellent load capacities and robust diesel engines.
The Vauxhall Vivaro is a British-built medium van that serves as a cornerstone for tradespeople and delivery fleets across the UK. It is based on the Stellantis medium van platform, offering highly modern driver assistance and load tech.
Power is delivered by 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre BlueHDi diesel engines, which are shared across Peugeot and Citroen commercial vehicles. These units are highly efficient and comply with the latest emission limits.
In daily use, drivers can expect a real-world average of around 33 MPG. Driving style and payload weight heavily affect this figure, making smooth acceleration and route planning important tools for managing fuel bills.
TL;DR
33 MPG
Real-world diesel
70L
Tank capacity
£95.76
Full tank (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Vauxhall Vivaro achieves an estimated 33 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 70-litre tank completely costs approximately £99.47 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
33
Real-world MPG
Diesel
39.2
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £979 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1449 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1958 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2936 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3915 |
| Full tank (70L) | £99.47 |
| Cost per mile | 19.6p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Vivaro compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Vivaro
Shift gears early; the BlueHDi engines are designed to pull from low revs, so over-revving only wastes fuel.
Avoid idling the engine while loading or unloading cargo; turning off the engine saves fuel and reduces emissions.
Use eco-driving aids in the dashboard to train yourself to maintain momentum rather than racing between stops.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Vauxhall Vivaro achieving ~33 MPG real-world, if you fill 56 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.59
Cost of 3-mile detour
£5.01
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
Calculate for your exact situationPopular variants
Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vauxhall Vivaro achieves approximately 33 MPG diesel in real-world conditions, around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 39.2 MPG.
How much does it cost to fill a Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vauxhall Vivaro has a fuel tank of 70 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £95.76. Diesel costs approximately £99.47 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Vauxhall Vivaro?
At 7,400 miles/year and 142.1p/litre diesel, a Vauxhall Vivaro costs approximately £1449 per year in diesel.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Vauxhall Vivaro?
In a Vauxhall Vivaro doing ~33 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 56-litre fill nets approximately £5.01 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Vauxhall Vivaro cost per mile in fuel?
The Vauxhall Vivaro costs approximately 19.6p per mile in diesel at current UK prices.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Vauxhall Vivaro is 39.2 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.
Related guides
Find the cheapest fuel for your Vivaro
Enter your registration and we'll calculate whether the cheaper station nearby is worth the detour — factoring in your Vivaro's real-world MPG.
Try WorthThePump — it's free