Volkswagen T-Roc — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
VW's compact crossover. Stylish, fun to drive, and returning highly respectable petrol and diesel efficiency.
TL;DR
42 MPG
Real-world petrol
50 MPG
Real-world diesel
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
14.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Volkswagen T-Roc achieves an estimated 42 MPG (petrol) and 50 MPG (diesel) 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 (petrol) or £71.05 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
42
Real-world MPG
Petrol
49.6
Official WLTP
Petrol
50
Real-world MPG
Diesel
58.9
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £740 | £646 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1096 | £956 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1481 | £1292 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2221 | £1938 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2961 | £2584 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 | £71.05 |
| Cost per mile | 14.8p | 12.9p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the T-Roc compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your T-Roc
Opt for the FWD models over 4MOTION to save weight and mechanical drag.
The 1.5 TSI features cylinder deactivation; drive gently to run on two cylinders.
Keep tyre pressures checked to ensure rolling efficiency on the standard 17-inch alloys.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Volkswagen T-Roc achieving ~42 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.44
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.56
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 Volkswagen T-Roc?
The Volkswagen T-Roc achieves approximately 42 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 49.6 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 50 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Volkswagen T-Roc?
The Volkswagen T-Roc 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 T-Roc?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Volkswagen T-Roc costs approximately £1096 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1481. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Volkswagen T-Roc?
In a Volkswagen T-Roc doing ~42 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.56 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 Volkswagen T-Roc cost per mile in fuel?
The Volkswagen T-Roc costs approximately 14.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.44 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Volkswagen T-Roc?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Volkswagen T-Roc is 49.6 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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