Diesel and petrol · 1989–2017
Isuzu Mu
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Isuzu Mu. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 8.0 L/100km: 35 mpg UK, 29 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.0 L/100km
- 2017 official
- UK mpg
- 35 mpg
- US mpg
- 29 mpg
- On a full tank
- 813 km
- 65 L tank
What a Mu costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.52 per 100 km | $2,587 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $19.28 per 100 km | $2,140 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.45 per 100 miles | £1,572 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.81 per 100 miles | $1,999 |
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.
MU-X (1st generation), 2013–2020
Specs for the 3.0 4JJ1; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- MU-X (1st generation)
- Built
- 2013-2020
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,825 mm
- Width
- 1,860 mm
- Height
- 1,840 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,845 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,000 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,000 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 130 kW
- Torque
- 380 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 65 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 12.0 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 12.0 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.7 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
Isuzu Mu questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Isuzu Mu?
The 2017 Isuzu Mu uses 8.0 L/100km by its official figures: 35 mpg in UK gallons and 29 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Isuzu Mu cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,587 in New Zealand, $2,140 in Australia, £1,572 in United Kingdom, $1,999 in United States.
How far does a Isuzu Mu go on a full tank?
About 813 km (505 miles) from its 65 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Isuzu Mu tow?
3,000 kg braked, for the 3.0 4JJ1.
Cars like the Mu
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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