Vauxhall VX220 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
An ultra-lightweight, mid-engined sports car built in partnership with Lotus. Exceptional performance.
The Vauxhall VX220 (and later Turbo variant) was a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car built on the Lotus Elise chassis. It features an aluminium tub and glass-reinforced plastic body panels.
The car's defining characteristic is its extremely low weight of just 875kg. This allows it to achieve supercar-matching performance with relatively simple, reliable Vauxhall engines.
Because it is so light, the VX220 is remarkably fuel-efficient for a performance car, easily averaging 32-35 MPG in daily driving and exceeding 40 MPG on gentle motorway cruises.
TL;DR
32 MPG
Real-world petrol
38L
Tank capacity
£51.98
Full tank (petrol)
19.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Vauxhall VX220 achieves an estimated 32 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
32
Real-world MPG
Petrol
34.9
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £972 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1438 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1943 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2915 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3887 |
| Full tank (38L) | £51.98 |
| Cost per mile | 19.4p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the VX220 compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your VX220
With a weight of under 900kg, gentle driving inputs yield exceptional fuel economy.
Ensure the soft-top roof is tensioned correctly to prevent drag at high speeds.
Change gears early; the 2.2 engine has plenty of torque to pull from low revs.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Vauxhall VX220 achieving ~32 MPG real-world, if you fill 30 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.58
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.42
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 15 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Vauxhall VX220?
The Vauxhall VX220 achieves approximately 32 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 34.9 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Vauxhall VX220?
The Vauxhall VX220 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 VX220?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Vauxhall VX220 costs approximately £1438 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1943. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Vauxhall VX220?
In a Vauxhall VX220 doing ~32 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 30-litre fill nets approximately £2.42 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 15 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Vauxhall VX220 cost per mile in fuel?
The Vauxhall VX220 costs approximately 19.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.82 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Vauxhall VX220?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Vauxhall VX220 is 34.9 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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