Land Rover Defender 130 P300 MHEV MPG by year — every rating on record
The Land Rover Defender 130 P300 MHEV has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2023 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #78 of 139 (44th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #122 of 166 (27th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #149 of 192 (23th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #141 of 191 (26th 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 130 P300 MHEV placed highest in 2023 at #78 of 139, and lowest in 2025 at #149 of 192. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 468 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 491 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 489 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 480 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What Defender 130 P300 MHEV fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 P300 MHEV burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 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 19 mpg the Land Rover Defender 130 P300 MHEV is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 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.