Vauxhall Zafira — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
The classic family MPV featuring the Flex7 seating system, allowing the third row to fold flat into the floor.
TL;DR
33 MPG
Real-world petrol
43 MPG
Real-world diesel
58L
Tank capacity
£79.34
Full tank (petrol)
18.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Vauxhall Zafira achieves an estimated 33 MPG (petrol) and 43 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 58-litre tank completely costs approximately £79.34 (petrol) or £82.42 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
33
Real-world MPG
Petrol
39.2
Official WLTP
Petrol
43
Real-world MPG
Diesel
51.4
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £942 | £751 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1395 | £1112 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1885 | £1502 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2827 | £2253 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3769 | £3005 |
| Full tank (58L) | £79.34 | £82.42 |
| Cost per mile | 18.8p | 15.0p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Zafira compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Zafira
Keep the third row folded flat to reduce weight and wind resistance within the cabin structure.
Accelerate progressively, especially when fully laden with passengers.
The CDTi diesel engines benefit from regular motorway runs to prevent DPF clogging.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Vauxhall Zafira achieving ~33 MPG real-world, if you fill 46 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.57
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.03
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 24 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Vauxhall Zafira?
The Vauxhall Zafira achieves approximately 33 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 39.2 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 43 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Vauxhall Zafira?
The Vauxhall Zafira has a fuel tank of 58 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £79.34. Diesel costs approximately £82.42 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Vauxhall Zafira?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Vauxhall Zafira costs approximately £1395 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1885. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Vauxhall Zafira?
In a Vauxhall Zafira doing ~33 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 46-litre fill nets approximately £4.03 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 24 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Vauxhall Zafira cost per mile in fuel?
The Vauxhall Zafira costs approximately 18.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.64 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Vauxhall Zafira?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Vauxhall Zafira 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.
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