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1997 Land Rover Defender MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Land Rover Defender is a special purpose vehicle with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 13 MPG combined (12 city / 14 highway) on premium gasoline. Among 44 special purpose vehicles rated for 1997, it ranks 43rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $4,558 a year to fuel.

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Combined 13 MPG 12 MPG city · 14 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $4,558 15,000 mi/yr · $30.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #43 of 44 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Land Rover Defender's fuel average is 5.5 km/L (18.1 L/100 km), or 13 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City125.119.6
Highway146.016.8
Combined135.518.1

How it ranks among 1997 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Geo Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Mitsubishi Montero Sport21 MPG $2,214
  6. 43Land Rover Defender13 MPG $4,558
  7. 44Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1997 DefenderOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Defender MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Defender 90		 Gas 12 MPG 14 MPG 13 MPG — $4,558

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
4.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
684 g/mi

1997 Land Rover Defender vs. rivals

vs Lexus LX 13 MPG · $3,577/yr LX saves $981/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 13 MPG · $4,558/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura SLX 15 MPG · $3,100/yr SLX saves $1,458/yr vs Infiniti QX4 15 MPG · $3,100/yr QX4 saves $1,458/yr vs Land Rover Discovery 14 MPG · $4,232/yr Discovery saves $326/yr vs GMC Yukon Diesel 15 MPG · $3,700/yr Yukon Diesel saves $858/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Land Rover Defender?

Up to 13 MPG combined (12 city / 14 highway).

What fuel does the 1997 Land Rover Defender use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Land Rover Defender?

The 1997 Land Rover Defender's fuel average is 5.5 km/L (18.1 L/100 km), or 13 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Land Rover Defender per year?

About $4,558 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $30.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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