Land Rover LR2 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Land Rover LR2 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2008 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #57 of 108 (48th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #65 of 111 (42th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #72 of 113 (37th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #75 of 120 (38th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #71 of 110 (36th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #38 of 58 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #46 of 62 (26th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #60 of 71 (16th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small 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 LR2 placed highest in 2013 at #38 of 58, and lowest in 2011 at #75 of 120. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 450 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 450 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 450 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2012 → 2013 | 18 → 20 mpg | +2 mpg | 575 gal |
What LR2 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Land Rover LR2 burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Across the 219 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 20 mpg the Land Rover LR2 is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All 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.