Diesel · 2006–2024

Mazda BT-50

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mazda BT-50. By the official figures, the 2023 uses 7.8 L/100km, about $2,468 a year in Australia.

Mazda BT-50 in white
Fuel use
7.8 L/100km
2023 official
A year's diesel
$2,468
at today's prices in Australia
On a full tank
979 km
76 L tank
Seats
8

What a BT-50 costs to run

At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.87/L diesel$22.23 per 100 km$2,468
New Zealand$2.34/L diesel$18.16 per 100 km$1,997
United Kingdom£2.00/L diesel£24.94 per 100 miles£1,746
United States$6.20/gal diesel$20.46 per 100 miles$2,762

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the BT-50 ranks

TF (Isuzu D-Max based), 2021–2027

Specs for the 3.0 XTR dual cab 4x4; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
TF (Isuzu D-Max based)
Built
2021-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
5,280 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,810 mm
Wheelbase
3,125 mm
Ground clearance
240 mm
Kerb weight
2,040 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
140 kW
Torque
450 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8 L/100km
Fuel tank
76 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Airbags
8
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

UP/UR, 2012–2020

Specs for the 3.2 XTR dual cab 4x4; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
UP/UR
Built
2012-2020
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
5,372 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,816 mm
Wheelbase
3,221 mm
Ground clearance
237 mm
Kerb weight
2,022 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
3.2 L 5-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
3,198 cc
Cylinders
5
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
147 kW
Torque
470 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.5 L/100km
CO₂
243 g/km
Fuel tank
79 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2012
Airbags
6

UN, 2006–2011

Specs for the 3.0 turbo diesel dual cab 4x4; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
UN
Built
2006-2011
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
5,075 mm
Width
1,761 mm
Height
1,621 mm
Wheelbase
2,993 mm
Kerb weight
1,745 kg
Towing (braked)
3,000 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
105 kW
Torque
329 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.9 L/100km
Fuel tank
70 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2024Diesel7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2023Diesel7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2022Diesel7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2021Diesel8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2020Diesel9.6 L/100km29 mpg25 mpg—
2019Diesel9.6 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2018Diesel9.6 L/100km29 mpg25 mpg—
2017Diesel9.6 L/100km29 mpg25 mpg—
2016Diesel9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2015Diesel8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2014Diesel8.9 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2013Diesel8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2012Diesel8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2011Diesel9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2010Diesel9.6 L/100km29 mpg25 mpg—
2009Diesel9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2008Diesel9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2007Diesel9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2006Diesel8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—

Mazda BT-50 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda BT-50?

The 2023 Mazda BT-50 uses 7.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mazda BT-50 cost to run a year in Australia?

About $2,468 a year at today's average diesel price of $2.87/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How far does a Mazda BT-50 go on a full tank?

About 979 km from its 76 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Mazda BT-50 tow?

3,500 kg braked, for the 3.0 XTR dual cab 4x4.

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