Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1991–2026
Land Rover Discovery
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Land Rover Discovery. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 7.6 L/100km: 37 mpg UK, 31 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 7.6 L/100km
- 2024 official
- UK mpg
- 37 mpg
- US mpg
- 31 mpg
- On a full tank
- 1,189 km
- 90 L tank
What a Discovery costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $22.26 per 100 km | $2,448 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $18.27 per 100 km | $2,028 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £21.25 per 100 miles | £1,487 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.01 per 100 miles | $1,891 |
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.
Discovery 5 (L462), 2017–2027
Specs for the D250/TD6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- Discovery 5 (L462)
- Built
- 2017-2027
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,971 mm
- Width
- 2,073 mm
- Height
- 1,880 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,924 mm
- Ground clearance
- 283 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,223 kg
- Boot
- 258 L
- Towing (braked)
- 3,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L inline-6 turbo diesel mild hybrid
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 190 kW
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.2 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 90 L
- Uses AdBlue
- Yes
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2017
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2017
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
Discovery 3/4 (L319), 2005–2016
Specs for the 3.0 TDV6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- Discovery 3/4 (L319)
- Built
- 2005-2016
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,829 mm
- Width
- 2,022 mm
- Height
- 1,887 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,885 mm
- Ground clearance
- 240 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,583 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L V6 twin-turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Twin turbo
- Power
- 180 kW
- Torque
- 600 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 82 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2010
- Airbags
- 6
Series II, 1999–2004
Specs for the 4.0 V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- Series II
- Built
- 1999-2004
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,699 mm
- Width
- 1,880 mm
- Height
- 1,900 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,540 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,175 kg
- Boot
- 422 L
- Towing (braked)
- 3,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,950 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 136 kW
- Torque
- 340 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 16.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 95 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Series I, 1989–1998
Specs for the 3.9 V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- Series I
- Built
- 1989-1998
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,481 mm
- Width
- 1,791 mm
- Height
- 1,910 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,540 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,998 kg
- Boot
- 1,288 L
- Towing (braked)
- 3,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.9 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,947 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 136 kW
- Torque
- 314 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 16.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 89 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 17.0 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 17.2 L/100km | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 16.9 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 16.9 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
Land Rover Discovery questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Land Rover Discovery?
The 2024 Land Rover Discovery uses 7.6 L/100km by its official figures: 37 mpg in UK gallons and 31 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Land Rover Discovery cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,448 in New Zealand, $2,028 in Australia, £1,487 in United Kingdom, $1,891 in United States.
How far does a Land Rover Discovery go on a full tank?
About 1,189 km (739 miles) from its 90 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Land Rover Discovery tow?
3,500 kg braked, for the D250/TD6.
How big is the Land Rover Discovery's boot?
258 L, for the D250/TD6.
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