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2026 Land Rover Defender MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 Land Rover Defender is a midsize or large SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2025 model. Among 91 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 71st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2026 #71 of 91 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2026 Land Rover Defender's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	22	9.4	10.7
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2026 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Audi Q4 e-tron115 MPGe $794
2Lucid Gravity111 MPGe $818
3Cadillac Optiq105 MPGe $867
4Tesla Model X105 MPGe $869
5Honda Prologue104 MPGe $878
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71Land Rover Defender20 MPG $2,962
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91Rolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG $4,232

2026 DefenderOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,277/yr

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

Defender MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Defender 110	Gas	18 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Defender 90	Gas	18 MPG	21 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD · 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged · 8-speed automatic Defender 90	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
4WD · 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged · 8-speed automatic Defender 110	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
4WD · 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged · 8-speed automatic Defender 130	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD
Tailpipe CO₂: 452 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2026 Land Rover Defender vs. rivals

vs Lexus LX Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi Q7 Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW XM 47 MPGe + 14 MPG · $2,889/yr XM saves $73/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr GLS-Class Hybrid saves $141/yr vs Lexus LX 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Defender saves $156/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Defender saves $156/yr vs Audi Q8 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Defender saves $156/yr vs Genesis GV80 Hybrid 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Defender saves $156/yr vs Land Rover Defender Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost

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Same year, other powertrains: 2026 Land Rover Defender Hybrid (20 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Land Rover Defender?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2026 Land Rover Defender use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 Land Rover Defender?