The Land Rover Discovery Sport does 20.9 mpg combined (19.5 city, 24.1 highway), which works out to about $1,837 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2L 4-cyl Hybrid does 21 mpg while 2L 4-cyl does 20.9 — a difference of $8 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Land Rover Discovery Sport engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Land Rover Discovery Sport ranges from 21 down to 20.9 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $8 a year across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 19 / 24 | 2020–2020 | $1,829 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 19.6 / 24.1 | 2015–2026 | $1,837 |
What that actually costs
The Land Rover Discovery Sport burns a gallon every 20.9 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 574 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.153 |
| Fuel per year | $1,837 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,185 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$343 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,685 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Land Rover Discovery Sport gives up 4.6 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 24.1 out there against 19.5 in town, a 24% drop worth $376 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 | 19.5 mpg | $1,969 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24.1 mpg | $1,593 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.6 mpg (24%) | Typical for its type |
How the Discovery Sport changed over the years
The Discovery Sport peaked in 2019 at 22 mpg (21 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 20 — 2 mpg apart, or $175 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 20. 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 | 19 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2025 | 19 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2024 | 19 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2023 | 19 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2022 | 19 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2021 | 19 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2020 | 19 / 24 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2019 | 21 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2018 | 21 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2017 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2016 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2015 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 |
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How we count
This page rests on 13 EPA ratings of the Land Rover Discovery Sport — 2 engines across 2015–2026. 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 $3,685. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Land Rover Discovery Sport get?
20.9 mpg combined on average — 19.5 in the city and 24.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2015–2026.
How much does a Land Rover Discovery Sport cost in fuel per year?
About $1,837 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $9,185 over five years, or 0.153 dollars a mile.
Which Discovery Sport engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl Hybrid at 21 mpg, against 20.9 for the 2L 4-cyl — a difference of about $8 a year.
Is the Discovery Sport good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Discovery Sport 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 Discovery Sport is $3,685 against the $1,837 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 22 and 20 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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