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2021 Land Rover Defender MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Land Rover Defender is a midsize or large SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (18 city / 21 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 65 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 47th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,118 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 18 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,118 15,000 mi/yr · $20.79 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #47 of 65 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 Land Rover Defender's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	21	8.9	11.2
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 2021 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X105 MPGe $864
2Audi e-tron78 MPGe $1,172
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
4Ford Explorer Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
5Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,833
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47Land Rover Defender19 MPG $3,118
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65Lamborghini Urus14 MPG $4,232

2021 DefenderOther midsize & large SUVsClass 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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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Defender 90	Gas	18 MPG	21 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Defender 110	Gas	17 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD
Tailpipe CO₂: 466 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 3/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 3/10

2021 Land Rover Defender vs. rivals

vs Audi Q7 Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Q7 Hybrid saves $156/yr vs Audi Q8 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Q8 saves $156/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Cayenne saves $156/yr vs BMW X5 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Defender saves $173/yr vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Defender saves $173/yr vs BMW X6 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Defender saves $173/yr vs Maserati Levante 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Defender saves $173/yr vs Land Rover Defender Hybrid 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Land Rover Defender Hybrid (19 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Land Rover Defender?

Up to 19 MPG combined (18 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Land Rover Defender use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Land Rover Defender?