Land Rover averages 18.2 mpg combined across 17 models (1993–2026). The best on record does 28 mpg, the thirstiest 10 — a yearly fuel gap of about $2,469.
What that actually costs
What a Land Rover costs to feed, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average combined | 18.2 mpg |
| Fuel per year | $2,110 |
| Most frugal on record | 28 mpg — $1,371 a year |
| Thirstiest on record | 10 mpg — $3,840 a year |
Land Rover models by fuel economy
From the most frugal down. The yearly figure is what the fuel actually costs at 12,000 miles.
| Model | Average mpg | Best / Worst engine | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 25 / 22 | $1,662 | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 28 / 17 | $1,730 | |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 22 / 20 | $1,837 | |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 25 / 12 | $1,930 | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 24 / 14 | $2,021 | |
| Land Rover Discovery | 23 / 12 | $2,076 | |
| Land Rover LR2 | 20 / 17 | $2,087 | |
| Land Rover EV | 25 / 12 | $2,133 | |
| Land Rover Defender | 20 / 10 | $2,220 | |
| Land Rover 360 | 23 / 12 | $2,220 | |
| Land Rover Freelander | 17 / 17 | $2,259 | |
| Land Rover 300 | 23 / 12 | $2,259 | |
| Land Rover MARKET | 23 / 12 | $2,286 | |
| Land Rover Overland | 23 / 12 | $2,286 | |
| Land Rover Cleveland | 23 / 12 | $2,286 | |
| Land Rover LR4 | 16 / 14 | $2,577 | |
| Land Rover LR3 | 14 / 14 | $2,743 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Land Rover mpg?
18.2 mpg combined across 17 models rated between 1993 and 2026. That averages everything the brand has offered, so a long history of trucks pulls it down.
Which Land Rover model is the most economical?
See the table above — models are sorted from the most frugal down, with what each costs in fuel per year.
How much does a Land Rover cost to run?
About $2,110 a year in fuel on average, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon.
Why does the average look low for a modern brand?
Because it covers every model year on record, back to the 1980s. Cars built before the mid-2000s were markedly thirstier — that era is included.