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Land Rover Discovery MPG
EPA fuel economy for 50 Land Rover Discovery trims sold from 1994 to 2026. Best ever: 23 MPG (2020 Discovery). Latest model year 2026: 19 to 21 MPG combined across 3 trims.
Land Rover Discovery fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2026 Land Rover Discovery to fuel is the Discovery, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (21 MPG) at $3,690 a year. The Discovery MHEV, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid (19 MPG) costs $4,070, so the thriftier trim saves $380 a year and $1,900 over five years.
| 2026 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 21 | $3,690 | cheapest |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 20 | $3,870 | +$180 |
| Discovery MHEV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 19 | $4,070 | +$390 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Land Rover Discovery MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 19 | 24 | Discovery, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 3 |
| 2025 | 21 | 19 | 24 | Discovery, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 3 |
| 2024 | 21 | 19 | 24 | Discovery, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 3 |
| 2023 | 22 | 19 | 25 | Discovery MHEV, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (S8) | 3 |
| 2022 | 21 | 19 | 22 | Discovery, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 3 |
| 2021 | 21 | 19 | 22 | Discovery, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 2 |
| 2020 | 23 | 21 | 26 | Discovery, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Diesel, Auto (S8) | 4 |
| 2019 | 23 | 21 | 26 | Discovery, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Diesel, Auto (S8) | 4 |
| 2018 | 23 | 21 | 26 | Discovery, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Diesel, Auto (S8) | 4 |
| 2017 | 23 | 21 | 26 | Discovery, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Diesel, Auto (S8) | 3 |
| 2016 | 22 | 20 | 26 | Discovery Sport, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S9) | 1 |
| 2015 | 22 | 20 | 26 | Discovery Sport, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S9) | 1 |
| 2004 | 12 | 11 | 14 | Discovery Series II, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 2003 | 12 | 11 | 14 | Discovery Series II, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 2002 | 13 | 12 | 16 | Discovery Series II, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 2001 | 13 | 12 | 16 | Discovery Series II, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 2000 | 13 | 12 | 16 | Discovery Series II, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1999 | 14 | 12 | 16 | Discovery, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1998 | 14 | 12 | 16 | Discovery, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1997 | 14 | 12 | 16 | Discovery, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1996 | 14 | 13 | 15 | Discovery, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1995 | 13 | 11 | 15 | Discovery, 3.9 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1994 | 13 | 11 | 15 | Discovery, 3.9 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
Every Land Rover Discovery trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Discovery | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 | 425 | $3,690 |
| 2026 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 437 | $3,870 |
| 2026 | Discovery MHEV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 457 | $4,070 |
| 2025 | Discovery | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 | 421 | $3,690 |
| 2025 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 437 | $3,870 |
| 2025 | Discovery MHEV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 457 | $4,070 |
| 2024 | Discovery | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 | 421 | $3,690 |
| 2024 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 437 | $3,870 |
| 2024 | Discovery MHEV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 457 | $4,070 |
| 2023 | Discovery MHEV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 | 415 | $3,520 |
| 2023 | Discovery | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 19 | 22 | 21 | 436 | $3,690 |
| 2023 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 437 | $3,870 |
| 2022 | Discovery | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 19 | 22 | 21 | 436 | $3,690 |
| 2022 | Discovery MHEV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 | 435 | $3,690 |
| 2022 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 437 | $3,870 |
| 2021 | Discovery | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 19 | 22 | 21 | 436 | $3,690 |
| 2021 | Discovery MHEV | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 | 435 | $3,690 |
| 2020 | Discovery | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Diesel | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 | 448 | $3,900 |
| 2020 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 | 427 | $3,690 |
| 2020 | Discovery Sport MHEV | 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 | 422 | $3,690 |
| 2020 | Discovery | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 | 500 | $4,300 |
| 2019 | Discovery | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Diesel | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 | 448 | $3,900 |
| 2019 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 21 | 25 | 22 | 395 | $3,520 |
| 2019 | Discovery Sport Si4 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 | 402 | $3,520 |
| 2019 | Discovery | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 | 500 | $4,300 |
| 2018 | Discovery | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Diesel | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 | 448 | $3,900 |
| 2018 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 21 | 25 | 22 | 395 | $3,520 |
| 2018 | Discovery Sport (286 Hp) | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | AWD | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 | 402 | $3,520 |
| 2018 | Discovery | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 | 500 | $4,300 |
| 2017 | Discovery | 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Diesel | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 | 448 | $3,900 |
| 2017 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | 4WD | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 | 406 | $3,520 |
| 2017 | Discovery | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 | 500 | $4,300 |
| 2016 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | 4WD | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 401 | $3,520 |
| 2015 | Discovery Sport | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S9) | 4WD | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 | 401 | $3,520 |
| 2004 | Discovery Series II | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 11 | 14 | 12 | 741 | $6,450 |
| 2003 | Discovery Series II | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 11 | 14 | 12 | 741 | $6,450 |
| 2002 | Discovery Series II | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 12 | 16 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 2001 | Discovery Series II | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 12 | 16 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 2000 | Discovery Series II | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 12 | 16 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 1999 | Discovery | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 1999 | Discovery Series II | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 12 | 15 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 1998 | Discovery | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 1998 | Discovery | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 12 | 15 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 1997 | Discovery | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 1997 | Discovery | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 11 | 16 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 1996 | Discovery | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 13 | 15 | 14 | 635 | $5,530 |
| 1995 | Discovery | 3.9 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 1995 | Discovery | 3.9 L, 8 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 11 | 15 | 12 | 741 | $6,450 |
| 1994 | Discovery | 3.9 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 | $5,950 |
| 1994 | Discovery | 3.9 L, 8 cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 11 | 15 | 12 | 741 | $6,450 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Land Rover Discovery?
The most efficient Land Rover Discovery the EPA has rated is the 2020 Discovery at 23 MPG combined (21 city, 26 highway).
What MPG does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery get?
2026 Land Rover Discovery trims range from 19 to 21 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Land Rover Discovery has the worst fuel economy?
The 2004 Discovery Series II is the lowest rated at 12 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Land Rover Discovery for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2026 Land Rover Discovery to fuel is the Discovery, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (21 MPG) at $3,690 a year. The Discovery MHEV, 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid (19 MPG) costs $4,070, so the thriftier trim saves $380 a year and $1,900 over five years.
More from Land Rover: every Land Rover model. Fuel types on this model: Diesel, Premium. EPA classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicles, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.