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2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery at a glance
The 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD (22 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016.
2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery by model year
What the 2016 Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$750more a year
Class median $2,880 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Land Rover Discovery MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,630 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Land Rover Discovery MPG
22 MPG · $3,630/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,630 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD: $4,320 in California and $3,140 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $4,320
- Washington $4,070
- New York $3,580
- Florida $3,310
- Texas $3,140
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002
- 2003-2004
- 2015-2016
- 2017-2026 (L462)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery get?
EPA rates the 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery at 22 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery?
Every model year of the 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016.
How does the 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery) is rated 12 MPG combined and costs $6,700 a year to fuel; the 2015-2016 model is rated 22 MPG and costs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Land Rover Discovery per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Land Rover Discovery 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Land Rover Discovery more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 20 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2016 Land Rover Discovery compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $750 more than the class median of $2,880, and less than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 188 rated small SUV configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Land Rover Discovery different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2016 against 1 configuration for 2015. See the 2015 Land Rover Discovery for that year.