Vauxhall Zafira Tourer — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
A flexible family MPV with seven seats, offering great comfort, a massive boot, and practical diesel engine options.
TL;DR
36 MPG
Real-world petrol
46 MPG
Real-world diesel
58L
Tank capacity
£79.34
Full tank (petrol)
17.3p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer achieves an estimated 36 MPG (petrol) and 46 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
36
Real-world MPG
Petrol
42.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
46
Real-world MPG
Diesel
54.3
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £864 | £702 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1278 | £1039 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1727 | £1404 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2591 | £2106 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3455 | £2809 |
| Full tank (58L) | £79.34 | £82.42 |
| Cost per mile | 17.3p | 14.0p |
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 Zafira Tourer
Remove the third-row seats or keep them folded flat when not in use to save weight.
Maintain a steady highway speed and avoid hard acceleration to keep fuel usage down.
Check tyre pressures before loading up the cabin for family trips.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer achieving ~36 MPG real-world, if you fill 46 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.52
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.08
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 27 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 Tourer?
The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer achieves approximately 36 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 42.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 46 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer?
The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 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 Tourer?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer costs approximately £1278 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1727. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer?
In a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer doing ~36 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 46-litre fill nets approximately £4.08 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer cost per mile in fuel?
The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer costs approximately 17.3p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.19 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is 42.8 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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