- Newest year: 2006
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2005-2006 Land Rover LR3 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2006 Land Rover LR3 at a glance
The 2005-2006 Land Rover LR3 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $4,670 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the LR3 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD (14 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2006 Land Rover LR3 by model year
What the 2006 LR3 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$389
$4,670 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.78
Per 100 miles
$31.13
Five years
$23,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$590more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Land Rover LR3 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Land Rover LR3 as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR3 4.0L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 14 | $4,670 |
| LR3 4.4L 8-cyl | 4.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
2005 Land Rover LR3 MPG
14 MPG · $4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR3 4.0L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 14 | $4,670 |
| LR3 4.4L 8-cyl | 4.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the LR3 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD: $6,350 in California and $4,070 in Texas, a $2,280 difference.
- California $6,350
- Washington $5,880
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,410
- Texas $4,070
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2006 Land Rover LR3 get?
EPA rates the 2005-2006 Land Rover LR3 at 14 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 LR3 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 14 MPG (13 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2006 Land Rover LR3?
Every model year of the 2005-2006 Land Rover LR3 tops out at 14 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2006 Land Rover LR3?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2005 to 2006.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Land Rover LR3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the LR3 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,670 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,670 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Land Rover LR3 100 miles?
About $31.13 per 100 miles for the LR3 4.0L 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 2006 Land Rover LR3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The LR3 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 13 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2006 Land Rover LR3 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The LR3 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,670 a year to fuel, $590 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Land Rover LR3 different from the 2005 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 2 configurations rated 14 MPG combined. See the 2005 Land Rover LR3 for that year.