Against 429 other V6 cars rated 2014–2016, the LR4 trails their 21.8 mpg average by 5.8 mpg, about $639 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2010, the 3L 6-cyl (2014–2016), does 16 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 8-cyl (2010–2013), 14: $343 a year apart.
Every Land Rover LR4 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 15 / 19 | 2014–2016 | $2,400 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 12.8 / 17 | 2010–2013 | $2,743 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Highlander gets 24 mpg, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 20.3 mpg and the Ford Explorer 21.2 mpg, next to 16 mpg for the 2016 LR4. The LR4 costs the most of them to run: $800 a year more than the Toyota Highlander.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.200 |
| Fuel per year | $2,400 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,000 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2014–2016 | +$639 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,200 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Land Rover LR4 gives up 4 mpg in town: 19 on the highway against 15 in the city, $539 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (27%) | Typical for its type |
How the LR4 changed over the years
The LR4 peaked in 2016 at 16 mpg (15 city, 19 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2013 at 14 — 2 mpg apart, or $343 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2015 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2014 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2012 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2010 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Land Rover LR4 — 2 engines across 2010–2016. 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 $5,200. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Land Rover LR4 get?
16 mpg combined, 15 city and 19 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2010 the LR4 has averaged 14.9 mpg.
Is the 2016 LR4 more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 16 against 16 mpg combined.
Which LR4 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016, at 16 mpg combined (15 city, 19 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the LR4 get better gas mileage than the Toyota Highlander?
No: 16 mpg for the 2016 LR4 against 24 for the 2017 Toyota Highlander, about $800 a year more to run.
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