Land Rover Discovery MHEV MPG by year — every rating on record
The Land Rover Discovery MHEV has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2021 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #36 of 104 (66th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #52 of 126 (59th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #49 of 139 (65th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #113 of 166 (32th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #140 of 192 (27th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #143 of 191 (25th 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 Discovery MHEV placed highest in 2021 at #36 of 104, and lowest in 2026 at #143 of 191. It spent 3 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 457 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 457 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 457 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 415 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 435 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 435 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 22 → 19 mpg | -3 mpg | 605 gal |
What Discovery MHEV fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery 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.