Land Rover Defender Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2026 Land Rover Defender costs about $3,800 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2026):
The Land Rover Defender costs an estimated $3,800/year in fuel (452 g CO₂/mi).
Land Rover Defender Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 20 | $3,800 | 452 | 4 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 465 | 4 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 491 | 3 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 17 | $4,450 | 512 | 3 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 500 | 3 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 20 | $3,800 | 448 | 4 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 20 | $3,800 | 453 | 4 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 468 | 4 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Premium Gasoline | 17 | $4,450 | 534 | 3 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 574 | 3 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 550 | 3 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 567 | 3 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 474 | 4 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 465 | 4 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 468 | 4 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 509 | 3 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 474 | 4 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 491 | 4 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 479 | 4 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | 8 4.4L | Premium Gasoline | 17 | $4,450 | 534 | 3 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 574 | 2 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 567 | 3 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 550 | 3 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 474 | 4 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 465 | 4 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 17 | $4,450 | 529 | 3 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 489 | 4 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 491 | 4 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 484 | 4 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 20 | $3,800 | 453 | 4 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 545 | 3 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 563 | 3 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 465 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 492 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 20 | $3,800 | 444 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 480 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 20 | $3,800 | 444 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 480 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 563 | 3 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 545 | 3 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 492 | 3 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 466 | 4 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 462 | 4 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 462 | 4 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 563 | 3 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 16 | $4,750 | 545 | 3 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 492 | 3 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 466 | 3 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 462 | 3 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 462 | 3 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 18 | $4,200 | 492 | 3 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 466 | 3 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 462 | 3 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 462 | 3 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Land Rover Defender Fuel Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to fuel the Land Rover Defender?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Land Rover Defender is $3,800 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Land Rover Defender produce?
The Land Rover Defender produces approximately 452 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.