Against 446 other V6 cars rated 2003–2005, the Freelander trails their 18.9 mpg average by 1.9 mpg, about $227 a year.
Every Land Rover Freelander engine, compared
The Land Rover Freelander was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 15.5 / 19 | 2002–2005 | $2,259 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2005) | $0.188 |
| Fuel per year | $2,259 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,295 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2003–2005 | +$227 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,875 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2005 Land Rover Freelander gives up 3 mpg in town: 19 on the highway against 16 in the city, $379 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2005) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (19%) | Typical for its type |
How the Freelander changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the Freelander was rated in, all of them at 17 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2004 | 16 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2003 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2002 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,259 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Land Rover Freelander — 1 engine across 2002–2005. 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 $3,875. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2005 Land Rover Freelander get?
17 mpg combined, 16 city and 19 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2002 the Freelander has averaged 17 mpg.
Is the 2005 Freelander more efficient than the 2004?
About the same: 17 against 17 mpg combined.
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