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Land Rover Discovery MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
17 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Land Rover Discovery fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Land Rover Discovery for 17 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 3 configurations rated 19–21 MPG combined and costing $3,820–$4,140 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2020 Discovery 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD, at 23 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 13 MPG in 1994.
Land Rover Discovery MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2026 (L462) Generation page | ||||
| 2026 | 20–21 | 19 | — | $3,820–$4,140 |
| 2025 | 20–21 | 19 | — | $3,800–$4,140 |
| 2024 | 20–21 | 19 | — | $3,800–$4,140 |
| 2023 | 20–21 | 22 | — | $3,710–$3,930 |
| 2022 | 20–21 | 21 | — | $3,900–$3,930 |
| 2021 | 21 | 21 | — | $3,900–$3,910 |
| 2020 | 18–21 | 21 | 23 | $3,810–$4,530 |
| 2019 | 18–22 | — | 23 | $3,580–$4,530 |
| 2018 | 18–22 | — | 23 | $3,580–$4,530 |
| 2017 | 18–22 | — | 23 | $3,670–$4,530 |
| 2015-2016 Generation page | ||||
| 2016 | 22 | — | — | $3,630 |
| 2015 | 22 | — | — | $3,630 |
| 2003-2004 Generation page | ||||
| 2004 | 12 | — | — | $6,700 |
| 2003 | 12 | — | — | $6,700 |
| 2000-2002 Generation page | ||||
| 2002 | 13 | — | — | $6,180 |
| 2001 | 13 | — | — | $6,180 |
| 2000 | 13 | — | — | $6,180 |
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 Discovery generations
4 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
Land Rover Discovery MPG history, 1994–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 13–14 |
| 1998 | 13–14 |
| 1997 | 13–14 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1995 | 12–13 |
| 1994 | 12–13 |
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 Discovery's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Land Rover Discovery run 12–23 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 19–21 MPG.
Which Land Rover Discovery model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Discovery 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Land Rover Discovery cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,820–$4,140 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,820.
Has the Land Rover Discovery's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 13 MPG in 2000 to 21 MPG in 2026, 8 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 13 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Land Rover Discovery?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2020 to 2026 (19–22 MPG).
Which Land Rover Discovery model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2001, 2002, 2004, 2025. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.