2023 Land Rover Defender MPG Ratings

Maybe you have dreams of taking a new Land Rover Defender on a cross-country road trip. Perhaps you just want to know how it will handle your day-to-day needs in Orange County and Corona. Either way, our guide to the latest Land Rover Defender mpg ratings can help you choose the perfect model for your needs.

The 2023 Land Rover Defender gas mileage ratings top out at 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway, but with three body styles and three engines on the table, you’ll want to do a little more reading before you make a final decision!

Land Rover Defender Gas Mileage by Configuration

The two-door Defender 90 and the four-door Defender 110 offer the same engine options: an i4, a V6 with 48V mild-hybrid tuning, and a powerful V8. The extended Land Rover Defender 130 drops the range-topping V8, and only offers the base i4 and the optional MHEV upgrade.

Land Rover Defender 90 Fuel Economy

• Land Rover Defender 90 with 2.0L Inline-4 Engine (P300): Up to 18 mpg city and 21 mpg highway
• Land Rover Defender 90 with 3.0L Inline-6 MHEV Powertrain (P400): Up to 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway
• Land Rover Defender 90 with 5.0L V8 Engine (P525): Up to 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway

Land Rover Defender 110 Fuel Economy

• Land Rover Defender 110 with 2.0L Inline-4 Engine (P300): Up to 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway
• Land Rover Defender 110 with 3.0L Inline-6 MHEV Powertrain (P400): Up to 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway
• Land Rover Defender 110 with 5.0L V8 Engine (P525): Up to 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway

Land Rover Defender 130 Fuel Economy

• Land Rover Defender 130 with 2.0L Inline-4 Engine (P300): Up to 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway
• Land Rover Defender 130 with 3.0L Inline-6 MHEV P400 Powertrain (P400): Up to 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway

Although the Defender is most efficient in its 90 or 110 configurations, when equipped with the MHEV V6 powertrain, the Land Rover Defender mpg ratings remain more or less constant across the lineup.

Getting Familiar with the Land Rover Defender Engine Options

You’ve already got a sense of which engines will maximize your Land Rover Defender’s fuel economy—but if you’re anything like most Defender owners, fuel use certainly isn’t the only factor that you’ll consider while shopping for a new SUV. We’ve covered the specs for all four Defender options so you can make an informed decision:

2.0L Inline 4-Cylinder Gas Engine (P300)

• 296 horsepower
• 295 lb-ft of torque

3.0L Inline 6-Cylinder MHEV Powertrain (P400)

• 395 horsepower
• 406 lb-ft of torque

5.0L V8 Gas Engine (P525)

• 518 horsepower
• 461 lb-ft of torque

No matter which Land Rover Defender configuration you decide to bring home, you’ll benefit from features like Terrain Response®, Land Rover All Wheel Drive, and a twin-speed transfer box. In other words, this SUV can take you just about anywhere in the world. The Defender’s towing capacity will vary depending on the body style you select, but we can help you make the right choice for your adventures in Anaheim and Los Angeles.

Test Drive a Land Rover Defender at Land Rover Anaheim Hills

If our guide to the Land Rover Defender gas mileage has left you wanting to know more, just get in touch with our team! We’d be happy to show you around the Land Rover Defender interior or help you learn more about our lineup. While you’re here, get ready for your next steps by exploring our current new vehicle specials online.