Against 407 other 4-cyl cars rated 2013–2015, the LR2 trails their 27.3 mpg average by 7.3 mpg, about $513 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2008, the 2L 4-cyl (2013–2015), does 20 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.2L 6-cyl (2008–2012), 17.4: $287 a year apart.
Every Land Rover LR2 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 17 / 24 | 2013–2015 | $1,920 | |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 15 / 22 | 2008–2012 | $2,207 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Subaru Outback gets 24.3 mpg, the Subaru Forester 27 mpg and the Nissan Xterra 18 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2015 LR2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2013–2015 | +$513 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,675 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 Land Rover LR2 gives up 7 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 17 in the city, $659 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2015) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (41%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the LR2 changed over the years
The LR2 peaked in 2015 at 20 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2010 at 17 — 3 mpg apart, or $339 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 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 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Land Rover LR2 — 2 engines across 2008–2015. 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 $3,675. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2015 Land Rover LR2 get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2008 the LR2 has averaged 18.4 mpg.
Is the 2015 LR2 more efficient than the 2014?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which LR2 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the LR2 get better gas mileage than the Subaru Outback?
No: 20 mpg for the 2015 LR2 against 24.3 for the 2016 Subaru Outback, about $340 a year more to run.
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