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, about $2,629 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 8.1 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,629
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- 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, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Hybrid | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 12.7 L/100km | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 3.1 L/100km | 91 mpg | 76 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 12.7 L/100km | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 3.1 L/100km | 91 mpg | 76 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 11.4 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 3.4 L/100km | 84 mpg | 70 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Plug-in hybrid | 3.4 L/100km | 83 mpg | 69 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 11.9 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Diesel | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Diesel | 10.3 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Diesel | 10.3 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 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 New Zealand?
About $2,629 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
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.
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