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2026 Land Rover Defender Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2020–2026 model years54 variantsUp to 20 MPG combined
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Land Rover Defender maintenance schedule by model year

Verified year-by-year intervals for 2023–2023 are listed on the Land Rover Defender maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.

2026 Land Rover Defender Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Land Rover Defender gets 20 mpg combined on the 2.0L 4-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 5,525 lbs, measures 200.8 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 16 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
20 mpg (18 city / 22 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.0L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · other 2026 trims rate 16–20 mpg combined
Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
2.0L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · 4 powertrains offered
Curb weight
5,525 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: DEFENDER 130 4DR SUV
Length
200.8 in · 79.1 in wide · 77.6 in tall
Wheelbase
118.9 in

2026 Land Rover Defender trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182220
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182119
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive162018
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive171817
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive171918
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182320
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182220
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172119
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 · 4.4LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive151917
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive141816
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive151916
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive141916

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Land Rover Defender — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182220Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182119Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive162018Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive171817Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive171918Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182320Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182220Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172119Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 · 4.4LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive151917Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive141816Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive151916Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive141916Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182019Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182119Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182119Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive161918Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182019Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172018Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 · 4.4LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive151917Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive141816Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive141916Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive151916Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182019Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182119Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive161817Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172018Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182220Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive151916Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive141916Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182119Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172018Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182320Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172119Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive141916Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive151916Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172018Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182119Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172219Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive141916Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive151916Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172018Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182119Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172219Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172018Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive182119Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive172219Premium Gasoline

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Land Rover Defender — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Land Rover Defender?

The Land Rover Defender is EPA-rated at up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway).

What engine does the 2026 Land Rover Defender have?

The Land Rover Defender uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Land Rover Defender are covered here?

This page documents 46 verified Land Rover Defender configurations across model years 2020–2026.

Which model year of the Land Rover Defender is the most fuel efficient?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender holds the highest combined rating at 20 MPG; the 2020 sits lowest at 19 MPG, a difference of 1 MPG (about 5%) across the 7 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Land Rover Defender have?

The records list 4 distinct displacements for the Land Rover Defender — 2L, 3L, 4.4L, 5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2026 Land Rover Defender front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

Every Land Rover Defender configuration on record here is 4-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2020–2026 data.

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