Land Rover LR3 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Land Rover LR3 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2005 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #73 of 87 (16th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #78 of 93 (16th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2007 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #96 of 106 (10th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #100 of 108 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #102 of 111 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 LR3 placed highest in 2005 at #73 of 87, and lowest in 2009 at #102 of 111. It spent 0 of its 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 4.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 4.0L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 4.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 13 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 4.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 13 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 4.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
What LR3 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Land Rover LR3 burns 821 to 821 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 | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $5,550 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $16,500 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 14 mpg the Land Rover LR3 is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $958 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.