Land Rover Defender Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Land Rover Defender as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Land Rover Defender is classified by the EPA as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Land Rover Defender Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
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 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Land Rover Defender?
The EPA classifies the Land Rover Defender as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Land Rover Defender considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD), the Land Rover Defender is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.