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Land Rover Discovery Engine Specifications

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery is offered with 2.0L–3.0L engines in 4 and 6-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.

Latest model year (2026):

The Land Rover Discovery is available with 4 2.0L and Automatic (S8) (4-Wheel Drive).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
OverviewMPGEngine SpecsFuel CostTransmissionDrivetrainVehicle ClassMaintenanceDimensionsCurb Weight

Land Rover Discovery Engine Specs — All Years

YearTrimCylindersDispl.TransmissionDriveFuel TypeVehicle Class
2026Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2026Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2026Config 3 of 3Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025Config 3 of 3Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2024Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2024Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2024Config 3 of 3Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023Config 3 of 3Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2022Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2022Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2022Config 3 of 3Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2021Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2021Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020Config 3 of 4Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020Config 4 of 4Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019Config 3 of 4Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019Config 4 of 4Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2018Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2018Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2018Config 3 of 4Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2018Config 4 of 4Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2017Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2017Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L63.0LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2017Config 3 of 3Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2016Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2015Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L42.0LAutomatic (S9)4-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

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 Discovery data analysis

How Land Rover Discovery engine displacement varies

Across 34 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Land Rover Discovery, engine displacement runs from 2 litres to 3 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2026 Land Rover Discovery (SIDI) at 2 litres, and the weakest to the 2017 car (SIDI) at 3 litres — a spread of 33%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Land Rover Discovery would be misleading.

What changed for 2026

Average engine displacement for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery is 2.3 litres, against 2.3 litres for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Land Rover Discovery data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Land Rover Discovery record we hold for this measurement — 34 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Land Rover Discovery numbers

The 2015 through 2026 Land Rover Discovery entries here cover the variants SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid and Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L. 2020 is the busiest model year in the record with 4 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted engine displacement figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Land Rover Discovery figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Land Rover Discovery record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Discovery Engine Specs

What engine does the Land Rover Discovery have?

The Land Rover Discovery is available with 4 cylinder engines ranging up to 2.0L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.

Is the Land Rover Discovery available with all-wheel drive?

Yes, the Land Rover Discovery is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.

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