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Land Rover Defender MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
8 model years · 2020–2027
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Land Rover Defender fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Land Rover Defender for 8 model years, 2020 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 16–20 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 3 configurations rated 17–18 MPG combined and costing $4,520–$4,830 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2020 is the 2026 110 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD, at 20 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 10 MPG in 1993.
Land Rover Defender MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2027* (L663) Generation page | |||
| 2027 (partial) | — | 17–18 | $4,520–$4,830 |
| 2026 | 16–20 | 17–20 | $4,070–$5,150 |
| 2025 | 16–19 | 17–19 | $4,210–$5,150 |
| 2024 | 16–19 | 17–20 | $4,080–$5,040 |
| 2023 | 16–19 | 19–20 | $4,020–$5,040 |
| 2022 | 16–19 | 19 | $4,200–$5,040 |
| 2021 | 18–19 | 19 | $4,200–$4,450 |
| 2020 | 18–19 | 19 | $4,200–$4,450 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Land Rover Defender generations
1 generations between 2020 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
Land Rover Defender MPG history, 1993–1997
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1993 | 10 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Land Rover Defender's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Land Rover Defender run 16–20 MPG across model years 2020 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 17–18 MPG.
Which Land Rover Defender model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2020, at 20 MPG.
How much does a Land Rover Defender cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,520–$4,830 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,520.
Has the Land Rover Defender's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2020 to 18 MPG in 2027, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 10 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Land Rover Defender?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2020 to 2027 (17–20 MPG).
Which Land Rover Defender model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2021. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.