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2017-2026 Land Rover Discovery MPG & Fuel Cost
10 model years · 18–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2026 Land Rover Discovery at a glance
The 2017-2026 Land Rover Discovery covers 10 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 18–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $3,820 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Discovery 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026; 2025 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
2017-2026 Land Rover Discovery by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas, Hybrid | 19–21 MPG | $3,820–$4,140 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas, Hybrid | 19–21 MPG | $3,800–$4,140 | Same EPA ratings as 2024 |
| 2024 | Gas, Hybrid | 19–21 MPG | $3,800–$4,140 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas, Hybrid | 20–22 MPG | $3,710–$3,930 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas, Hybrid | 20–21 MPG | $3,900–$3,930 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas, Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,900–$3,910 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas, Hybrid, Diesel | 18–23 MPG | $3,810–$4,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas, Diesel | 18–23 MPG | $3,580–$4,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas, Diesel | 18–23 MPG | $3,580–$4,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas, Diesel | 18–23 MPG | $3,670–$4,530 | First year |
What the 2026 Discovery 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$318
$3,820 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.37
Per 100 miles
$25.47
Five years
$19,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$710more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Land Rover Discovery MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,800 to $3,820, $20 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,820 |
| Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,930 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHEV (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,140 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Land Rover Discovery MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2024
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Land Rover Discovery as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
2024 Land Rover Discovery MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,800–$4,140/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,710 to $3,800, $90 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,800 |
| Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,930 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHEV (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,140 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Land Rover Discovery MPG
20–22 MPG · $3,710–$3,930/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,910 to $3,710, $200 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 22 | 21 | $3,910 |
| Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,930 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHEV (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged | 4WD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,710 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Land Rover Discovery MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,900–$3,930/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,910.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 22 | 21 | $3,910 |
| Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,930 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHEV (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Land Rover Discovery MPG
21 MPG · $3,900–$3,910/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 21 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,160 to $3,910, $250 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 22 | 21 | $3,910 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHEV (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Land Rover Discovery MPG
18–23 MPG · $3,810–$4,530/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,160.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,860 |
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,530 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport MHEV (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,810 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $4,160 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Land Rover Discovery MPG
18–23 MPG · $3,580–$4,530/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,160.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $3,580 |
| Sport Si4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,630 |
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,530 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $4,160 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Land Rover Discovery MPG
18–23 MPG · $3,580–$4,530/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,160.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $3,580 |
| Sport (286 Hp) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,630 |
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,530 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $4,160 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Land Rover Discovery MPG
18–23 MPG · $3,670–$4,530/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,670 |
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,530 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $4,160 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Discovery 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD: $4,550 in California and $3,310 in Texas, a $1,240 difference.
- California $4,550
- Washington $4,280
- New York $3,770
- Florida $3,490
- Texas $3,310
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2017-2026 Land Rover Discovery get?
EPA rates the 2017-2026 Land Rover Discovery at 18–23 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 Discovery 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 23 MPG (21 city, 26 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 18–22 MPG; Hybrid: 19–22 MPG; Diesel: 23 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2026 Land Rover Discovery?
The Discovery 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2026 Land Rover Discovery?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026. In 2025 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2017-2026 Land Rover Discovery compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery) is rated 22 MPG combined and costs $3,630 a year to fuel; the 2017-2026 model is rated 18–23 MPG and costs $3,580–$4,530 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Land Rover Discovery per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Discovery 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,820 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,820–$4,140 a year. That is a $320 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Land Rover Discovery 100 miles?
About $25.47 per 100 miles for the Discovery 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.47 and $27.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Discovery 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,820 a year to fuel, $710 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Land Rover Discovery hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
No. The best hybrid (MHEV 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged 4WD) is rated 19 MPG against 21 MPG for the best gas version (Discovery 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD). At premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $4,140 versus $3,820 a year, $320 more.
Is the 2026 Land Rover Discovery different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,800 to $3,820, $20 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Land Rover Discovery for that year.