Land Rover Defender 110 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Land Rover Defender 110 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1993 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 10 mpg (1993). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #54 of 54 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 2020 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #51 of 92 (45th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #60 of 104 (43th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #78 of 126 (38th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 2 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #89 of 139 (36th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | #111 of 166 (33th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | #135 of 192 (30th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 2 | 20 mpg | 16 mpg | #126 of 191 (34th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Land Rover Defender 110 placed highest in 2020 at #51 of 92, and lowest in 2025 at #135 of 192. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 14 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 574 | 3/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 452 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 14 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 574 | 2/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 20 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 474 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 563 | 3/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 20 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 474 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 563 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 492 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 563 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 492 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 492 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 492 | 3/10 |
| 1993 | 3.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 9 | 11 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 → 2020 | 10 → 18 mpg | +8 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Defender 110 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 burns 575 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $2,156 | $431 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,516 | $503 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,875 | $575 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,900 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 20 mpg the Land Rover Defender 110 is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $183 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Land Rover nameplates
Every Land Rover model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.