The Land Rover LR3 does 14 mpg combined (12.6 city, 17.4 highway), which works out to about $2,743 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 4L 6-cyl does 14 mpg while 4L 8-cyl does 14 — a difference of $0 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Land Rover LR3 engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Land Rover LR3 ranges from 14 down to 14 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $0 a year across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4L 6-cyl | 13 / 18 | 2005–2006 | $2,743 | |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 12.5 / 17 | 2005–2009 | $2,743 | |
| 4L 8-cyl | 12 / 18 | 2007–2007 | $2,743 |
What that actually costs
The Land Rover LR3 burns a gallon every 14 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 857 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$358 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,600 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Land Rover LR3 gives up 4.8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 17.4 out there against 12.6 in town, a 38% drop worth $841 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 | 12.6 mpg | $3,048 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 17.4 mpg | $2,207 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.8 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the LR3 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 5 model years the LR3 was rated in, all of them at 14 mpg. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2008 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2007 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2006 | 13 / 17.5 | 2 | $2,743 | |
| 2005 | 13 / 17.5 | 2 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Land Rover LR3 — 3 engines across 2005–2009. 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 $4,600. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Land Rover LR3 get?
14 mpg combined on average — 12.6 in the city and 17.4 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2005–2009.
How much does a Land Rover LR3 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,743 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $13,715 over five years, or 0.229 dollars a mile.
Which LR3 engine is the most economical?
The 4L 6-cyl at 14 mpg, against 14 for the 4L 8-cyl — a difference of about $0 a year.
Is the LR3 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world LR3 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 LR3 is $4,600 against the $2,743 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 14 and 14 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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