The Land Rover Range Rover Sport does 19 mpg combined (16.9 city, 22.2 highway), which works out to about $2,021 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 22.8 mpg while 4.2L 8-cyl does 14 — a difference of $1,059 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport ranges from 22.8 down to 14 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $1,059 a year across 5 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 | 20.8 / 26.6 | 2014–2021 | $1,684 | |
| 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | 19.1 / 24.4 | 2019–2026 | $1,803 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 14.8 / 19.8 | 2010–2022 | $2,286 | |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 13 / 18.8 | 2007–2023 | $2,430 | |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 12 / 17 | 2006–2006 | $2,743 |
What that actually costs
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport burns a gallon every 19 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 632 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V8 cars | −$364 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,091 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport gives up 5.3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 22.2 out there against 16.9 in town, a 31% drop worth $542 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 | 16.9 mpg | $2,272 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22.2 mpg | $1,730 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.3 mpg (31%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Range Rover Sport changed over the years
The Range Rover Sport peaked in 2026 at 22 mpg (20 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2006 at 14 — 8 mpg apart, or $998 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 22. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2025 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2024 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2023 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2022 | 18 / 23 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2021 | 19.3 / 24.7 | 3 | $1,803 | |
| 2020 | 19.3 / 24.7 | 3 | $1,803 | |
| 2019 | 19.3 / 25 | 3 | $1,803 | |
| 2018 | 19.5 / 25 | 2 | $1,786 | |
| 2017 | 18 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2016 | 18 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2015 | 15.5 / 20.5 | 2 | $2,194 | |
| 2014 | 15.5 / 21 | 2 | $2,194 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2012 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2010 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2009 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2008 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2007 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2006 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 33 EPA ratings of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport — 5 engines across 2006–2026. 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 $4,091. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?
19 mpg combined on average — 16.9 in the city and 22.2 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2006–2026.
How much does a Land Rover Range Rover Sport cost in fuel per year?
About $2,021 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,105 over five years, or 0.168 dollars a mile.
Which Range Rover Sport engine is the most economical?
The 3L 6-cyl at 22.8 mpg, against 14 for the 4.2L 8-cyl — a difference of about $1,059 a year.
Is the Range Rover Sport good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport is $4,091 against the $2,021 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 24 and 14 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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