The Land Rover LR4 does 14.9 mpg combined (13.7 city, 17.9 highway), which works out to about $2,577 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 3L 6-cyl does 16 mpg while 5L 8-cyl does 14 — a difference of $343 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Land Rover LR4 engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Land Rover LR4 ranges from 16 down to 14 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 15 / 19 | 2014–2016 | $2,400 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 12.8 / 17 | 2010–2013 | $2,743 |
What that actually costs
The Land Rover LR4 burns a gallon every 14.9 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 805 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.215 |
| Fuel per year | $2,577 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,885 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$192 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,200 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Land Rover LR4 gives up 4.2 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 17.9 out there against 13.7 in town, a 31% drop worth $658 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 | 13.7 mpg | $2,803 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 17.9 mpg | $2,145 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.2 mpg (31%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
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. The 2016 car does 16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Land Rover LR4 get?
14.9 mpg combined on average — 13.7 in the city and 17.9 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2010–2016.
How much does a Land Rover LR4 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,577 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $12,885 over five years, or 0.215 dollars a mile.
Which LR4 engine is the most economical?
The 3L 6-cyl at 16 mpg, against 14 for the 5L 8-cyl — a difference of about $343 a year.
Is the LR4 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 LR4 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 LR4 is $5,200 against the $2,577 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 16 and 14 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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