The Land Rover 360 does 17.3 mpg combined (15.5 city, 20.5 highway), which works out to about $2,220 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 3L 6-cyl does 23 mpg while 4.6L 8-cyl does 12 — a difference of $1,530 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Land Rover 360 engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Land Rover 360 ranges from 23 down to 12 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $1,530 a year across 10 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. 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 | |
| 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | 18.6 / 25.2 | 2022–2026 | $1,811 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 18 / 23.3 | 2013–2021 | $1,920 | |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 15 / 22 | 2008–2012 | $2,207 | |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 16 / 19 | 2005–2005 | $2,259 | |
| 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
The Land Rover 360 burns a gallon every 17.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 694 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.185 |
| Fuel per year | $2,220 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,100 |
| Against other V8 cars | −$165 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,411 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Land Rover 360 gives up 5 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 20.5 out there against 15.5 in town, a 32% drop worth $604 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 15.5 mpg | $2,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20.5 mpg | $1,873 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (32%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 360 changed over the years
The 360 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 22. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2025 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2024 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2023 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2022 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2021 | 17 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2020 | 17 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 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 33 EPA ratings of the Land Rover 360 — 10 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 $4,411. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Land Rover 360 get?
17.3 mpg combined on average — 15.5 in the city and 20.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1995–2026.
How much does a Land Rover 360 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,220 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $11,100 over five years, or 0.185 dollars a mile.
Which 360 engine is the most economical?
The 3L 6-cyl at 23 mpg, against 12 for the 4.6L 8-cyl — a difference of about $1,530 a year.
Is the 360 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world 360 figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Land Rover 360 is $4,411 against the $2,220 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 23 and 12 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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