Yaris: yearly fuel cost

If fuel economy is your top priority, the 2024 Toyota Yaris is almost in a class of its own: its hybrid system claims around 68 mpg combined, which translates to roughly £776 a year for 8,000 miles at £1.45 per litre — about £65 a month, or £14.90 a week. That is miles ahead of the hatchback segment average of 53.9 mpg across our 20-car sample, and it makes the Yaris the cheapest car here to fuel by a clear margin. With around 116 hp and a 9.7-second 0–62 time, it is no slouch either. Five years of fuel costs roughly £3,880 — less than £4,000 to run a car for half a decade, a figure that embarrasses everything else on this list.

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Yearly fuel cost
£1,163
That's £97/month and £0.10/mile — about 802 litres a year.

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The Yaris is one of the few cars whose real-world economy regularly matches the brochure: owners commonly report 64–68 mpg in mixed driving, and town use can exceed the official figure because the hybrid system does its best work in stop-start traffic. To extract the maximum, brake gently to feed the regenerative system, pulse-and-glide on suburban roads rather than holding a constant throttle, and keep speeds moderate — the Yaris sips fuel in town but its advantage narrows at sustained 80 mph cruising. Verdict: simply the most fuel-efficient car in this comparison, and remarkably honest about it — the WLTP figure is genuinely achievable. Running the correct tyre pressures and keeping servicing up to date — fresh oil and clean filters — also protect the Yaris's stellar economy, ensuring the hybrid system performs exactly as intended for years.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to fuel a Toyota Yaris 2024 per year?
Approximately £776 a year at 8,000 miles and £1.45 per litre — about £65 a month or £14.90 a week, based on the Yaris's ~68 mpg hybrid combined figure. It is the lowest fuel bill in our 20-car comparison. Real costs vary with mileage, driving style, and pump prices.
What is the real-world mpg of the Toyota Yaris 2024?
Expect 64–68 mpg in mixed real-world driving, essentially matching the official ~68 mpg figure. Urban driving is the Yaris's party trick — the hybrid often beats the claim in town. Fast motorway cruising narrows the advantage but still returns excellent economy.
How can I cut fuel costs in a Toyota Yaris 2024?
Brake gently to maximise regenerative braking, use a pulse-and-glide rhythm on suburban roads, and keep motorway speeds at 65–70 mph. In town, smooth and steady driving lets the electric motor do most of the work. Even without trying, the Yaris is cheap to run — with effort, it is cheaper still.