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

Land Rover Defender

MPG, running costs and specs for the Land Rover Defender. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 29 mpg, about $2,031 a year in the US.

Land Rover Defender in grey
MPG
29 mpg
2026 official · 8.1 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,031
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
688 miles
90 L tank
Seats
8

What a Defender costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.05 per 100 miles$2,031
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

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 MPG does the Land Rover Defender get?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender gets 29 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (8.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

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

About $2,031 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

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

About 688 miles (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.

BMW

X5

2000–2027

29 mpg

Volkswagen

Tiguan

2008–2027

29 mpg

BMW

X2

2018–2027

28 mpg

BMW

X6

2008–2027

28 mpg

Mercedes-Benz

G-Class

2002–2027

28 mpg

Audi

Q3

2012–2027

30 mpg

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