Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1985–2027

Land Rover Defender

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Land Rover Defender. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 8.1 L/100km.

Land Rover Defender in grey
Fuel use
8.1 L/100km
2026 official
On a full tank
1,107 km
90 L tank
Seats
8

What a Defender costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$23.90 per 100 km$2,629
Australia$2.41/L petrol$19.63 per 100 km$2,178
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£22.82 per 100 miles£1,597
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.05 per 100 miles$2,031

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

L663, 2020–2027

Specs for the 110 D200; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
L663
Built
2020-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
5,018 mm
Width
1,996 mm
Height
1,967 mm
Wheelbase
3,022 mm
Kerb weight
2,223 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel mild hybrid
Engine size
1,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Twin turbo
Power
147 kW
Torque
430 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.9 L/100km
CO₂
208 g/km
Fuel tank
90 L
Uses AdBlue
Yes

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2020
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2020
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

90/110 (One Ten), 1983–2016

Specs for the 110 Station Wagon 2.2 TDCi; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
Defender (original)
Built
1983-2016
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
4,785 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
2,175 mm
Wheelbase
2,794 mm
Kerb weight
2,100 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg

Engine

Engine
2.2 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
90 kW
Torque
360 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.9 L/100km
Fuel tank
75 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Hybrid13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2026Petrol12.7 L/100km22 mpg19 mpg—
2026Hybrid13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2026Diesel8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2025Diesel8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2025Hybrid13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid3.1 L/100km91 mpg76 mpg—
2025Petrol12.7 L/100km22 mpg19 mpg—
2024Diesel8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid3.1 L/100km91 mpg76 mpg—
2024Petrol11.4 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2024Hybrid10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid3.4 L/100km84 mpg70 mpg—
2023Petrol11.0 L/100km26 mpg21 mpg—
2023Hybrid10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2023Diesel8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2022Hybrid10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2022Plug-in hybrid3.4 L/100km83 mpg69 mpg—
2022Petrol10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2022Diesel8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2021Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2021Diesel8.0 L/100km35 mpg30 mpg—
2021Hybrid10.0 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2020Diesel8.0 L/100km35 mpg30 mpg—
2020Hybrid12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2020Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2016Diesel10.9 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2015Diesel10.9 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2014Diesel10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2013Diesel10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2012Diesel10.9 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2011Diesel10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2010Diesel10.9 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2009Diesel11.9 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2008Diesel10.9 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2007Diesel11.0 L/100km26 mpg21 mpg—
2006Diesel10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2004Diesel10.0 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2003Diesel10.3 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2002Diesel10.3 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—

Land Rover Defender questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Land Rover Defender?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender uses 8.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Land Rover Defender cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,629 in New Zealand, $2,178 in Australia, £1,597 in United Kingdom, $2,031 in United States.

How far does a Land Rover Defender go on a full tank?

About 1,107 km from its 90 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Land Rover Defender tow?

3,500 kg braked, for the 110 D200.

Cars like the Defender

From other makes, closest in what they use.

LDV

D90

2018–2026

8.1 L/100km

BMW

X5

2000–2027

8.2 L/100km

Volkswagen

Tiguan

2008–2027

8.1 L/100km

Mitsubishi

Pajero

1986–2026

8.0 L/100km

BMW

X2

2018–2027

8.3 L/100km

BMW

X6

2008–2027

8.3 L/100km

More from Land Rover

Land Rover

Discovery

1991–2026

7.6 L/100km

Land Rover

Range Rover Evoque

2012–2026

5.7 L/100km

Land Rover

Range Rover Sport

2013–2026

7.2 L/100km

Land Rover

Freelander

1998–2015

7.0 L/100km

Land Rover

Range Rover

1987–2027

7.5 L/100km

Land Rover

Range Rover Velar

2017–2026

8.1 L/100km

Land Rover

Discovery Sport

2015–2026

8.2 L/100km

Land Rover

Vogue

1983–2018

8.7 L/100km

Every Land Rover

What will a drive in your Defender cost?

Roadtrip works out the fuel or charging cost of any drive for your exact car, finds the cheapest stations on the way, and splits it between everyone in the car.

Plan a trip on the web
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Rated 4.7 by drivers · 700,000 downloads

The Roadtrip app showing a drive into London that costs £4.81 each, with fuel prices along the way