Against 344 other Hybrid cars rated 2024–2026, the 300 trails their 28 mpg average by 9 mpg, about $650 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1995, the 3L 6-cyl (2017–2019), does 23 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.6L 8-cyl (2003–2004), 12: $1,530 a year apart.
Every Land Rover 300 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 21 / 26 | 2017–2019 | $1,670 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 18.3 / 23.7 | 2013–2022 | $1,892 | |
| 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | 17 / 20.5 | 2023–2026 | $2,076 | |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 15 / 22 | 2008–2012 | $2,207 | |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 16 / 19 | 2005–2005 | $2,259 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 14 / 19 | 2022–2022 | $2,400 | |
| 4L 6-cyl | 13 / 18 | 2006–2006 | $2,743 | |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 13 / 17 | 2006–2006 | $2,743 | |
| 4L 8-cyl | 12.1 / 15.9 | 1996–2007 | $2,844 | |
| 3.9L 8-cyl | 12 / 15 | 1995–1995 | $2,954 | |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 11 / 14 | 2003–2004 | $3,200 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2024–2026 | +$650 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,482 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Land Rover 300 gives up 4 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 17 in the city, $430 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (24%) | Typical for its type |
How the 300 changed over the years
The 300 peaked in 2019 at 23 mpg (21 city, 26 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2004 at 12 — 11 mpg apart, or $1,530 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 19. The biggest single-year change came in 2021: 22 to 18 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 / 21 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2025 | 17 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2024 | 17 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2023 | 17 / 21 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2022 | 15.5 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,259 | |
| 2021 | 17 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2020 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2019 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2018 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2017 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2016 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2015 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2014 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2012 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2011 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2010 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2009 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2008 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2007 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2006 | 13 / 17.5 | 2 | $2,743 | |
| 2005 | 16 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2004 | 11 / 14 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2003 | 11 / 14 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2002 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2001 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2000 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1999 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1998 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1997 | 12 / 14 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 34 EPA ratings of the Land Rover 300 — 11 engines across 1995–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,482. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Land Rover 300 get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 21 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1995 the 300 has averaged 17 mpg.
Is the 2026 300 more efficient than the 2025?
Yes: 19 against 18 mpg combined, about $112 a year less to run.
Which 300 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2019, at 23 mpg combined (21 city, 26 highway).
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