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2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander at a glance
The 2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander covers 4 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Freelander 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander by model year
What the 2005 Freelander 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$320
$3,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.40
Per 100 miles
$25.60
Five years
$19,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$240less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Land Rover Freelander MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelander (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
2004 Land Rover Freelander MPG
17 MPG · $3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelander (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
2003 Land Rover Freelander MPG
17 MPG · $3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $3,840, $890 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Door (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| 5 Door | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
2002 Land Rover Freelander MPG
17 MPG · $4,730/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelander (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,730 |
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 Freelander 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.
- California $5,230
- Washington $4,840
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,630
- Texas $3,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2002-2005 (L314)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander get?
EPA rates the 2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander at 17 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Freelander 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 17 MPG (16 city, 19 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander?
Every model year of the 2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander tops out at 17 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2005 Land Rover Freelander?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Land Rover Freelander per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Freelander 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,840 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Land Rover Freelander 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Freelander 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Land Rover Freelander more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Freelander 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 16 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2005 Land Rover Freelander compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Freelander 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, $240 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Land Rover Freelander different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2005 against 1 configuration for 2004. See the 2004 Land Rover Freelander for that year.