Lexus NX 450h+ vs Volkswagen Golf GTE: which is cheaper to run?
Both are plug-in hybrids; both look attractive on the brochure. The interesting question is how much one costs you over a real year of UK driving — at your tariff, your mileage and your charging habits. Here's the honest side-by-side at typical UK assumptions.
| Spec | Lexus NX 450h+ | Volkswagen Golf GTE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 18.1 kWh | 13 kWh |
| WLTP electric range | 40 mi | 37 mi |
| WLTP combined MPG | 282 mpg | 235 mpg |
| Real-world petrol-only MPG | 46 mpg | 50 mpg |
Annual running cost (10,000 mi · 60% on battery)
| Cost | Lexus NX 450h+ | Volkswagen Golf GTE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery £/mile | 2.3p | 2.3p |
| Petrol £/mile | 15.4p | 14.2p |
| Blended £/mile | 7.6p | 7.1p |
| Annual cost | £756 | £707 |
| Break-even fuel price | £0.24/L | £0.26/L |
Annual running cost difference
£49
The Volkswagen Golf GTE is roughly £49 cheaper a year (7%) at these assumptions.
The honest take. On running costs alone, the Volkswagen Golf GTE is the cheaper of the two at typical UK numbers. But running cost is only one variable — purchase price, finance, tax, insurance and depreciation usually swamp it. Use the free calculator below to plug in your own annual mileage, your home electricity tariff, and what % of your driving you'll realistically do on battery. Two minutes and you'll know which car is actually cheaper for your driving.
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