Volkswagen Fox — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Volkswagen's spacious budget city car, imported from Brazil. Simple, reliable, and cheap to run.
The Volkswagen Fox replaced the Lupo in the UK market, offering a much larger interior and a lower entry-level price point. It was sold exclusively as a three-door hatchback.
Power options are simple: a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder and a 1.4-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine. It is highly valued for its robust mechanical design and low insurance groups.
Real-world fuel economy averages around 41-43 MPG, making it a very cost-effective choice for young drivers and city commuters.
TL;DR
41 MPG
Real-world petrol
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
15.2p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Volkswagen Fox achieves an estimated 41 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
41
Real-world MPG
Petrol
47.9
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £758 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1122 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1517 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2275 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3034 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 |
| Cost per mile | 15.2p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Fox compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Fox
The 1.2 engine is a 3-cylinder unit; shift gears early to keep RPMs low.
Avoid carrying unnecessary weight in the boot.
Keep tyre pressures checked to ensure rolling efficiency.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Volkswagen Fox achieving ~41 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.46
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.54
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 26 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Volkswagen Fox?
The Volkswagen Fox achieves approximately 41 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 47.9 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Volkswagen Fox?
The Volkswagen Fox has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Volkswagen Fox?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Volkswagen Fox costs approximately £1122 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1517. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Volkswagen Fox?
In a Volkswagen Fox doing ~41 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.54 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 26 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Volkswagen Fox cost per mile in fuel?
The Volkswagen Fox costs approximately 15.2p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.56 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Volkswagen Fox?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Volkswagen Fox is 47.9 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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