Petrol · 1987–1993
Volkswagen Fox
MPG, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Fox. By the official figures, the 1993 gets 30 mpg, about £1,849 a year in the UK.

- MPG
- 30 mpg
- 1993 official · 9.4 L/100km
- A year's petrol
- £1,849
- at today's prices in the UK
- Seats
- 4
What a Fox costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £26.41 per 100 miles | £1,849 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $27.67 per 100 km | $3,043 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $22.72 per 100 km | $2,521 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $17.42 per 100 miles | $2,351 |
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.
5Z, 2020–2022
Specs for the 1.2; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- 5Z
- Built
- 2005-2011
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,828 mm
- Width
- 1,660 mm
- Height
- 1,545 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,465 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.2 L 3-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 40 kW
- Torque
- 112 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
5Z, 2005–2011
Specs for the 1.2; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- 5Z
- Built
- 2005-2011
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,830 mm
- Width
- 1,661 mm
- Height
- 1,539 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,461 mm
- Kerb weight
- 980 kg
- Boot
- 261 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.2 L 3-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,294 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 48 kW
- Torque
- 115 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.4 L/100km
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1990 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Fox questions
What MPG does the Volkswagen Fox get?
The 1993 Volkswagen Fox gets 30 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (9.4 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Fox cost to run a year in the UK?
About £1,849 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.
How big is the Volkswagen Fox's boot?
261 L, for the 1.2.
Cars like the Fox
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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