Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1991–2026

Land Rover Discovery

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Land Rover Discovery. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 7.8 L/100km: 36 mpg UK, 30 mpg US.

Land Rover Discovery in grey
Fuel use
7.8 L/100km
2026 official
UK mpg
36 mpg
US mpg
30 mpg
On a full tank
1,141 km
89 L tank

What a Discovery costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$22.93 per 100 km$2,523
Australia$2.41/L petrol$18.80 per 100 km$2,087
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£21.89 per 100 miles£1,532
United States$4.35/gal petrol$14.44 per 100 miles$1,949

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

L462 (5th generation, 2021 update), 2021–2027

Specs for the P360 3.0 mild hybrid. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
L462 (5th generation, 2021 update)
Built
2021-2027
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,956 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,888 mm
Wheelbase
2,923 mm
Kerb weight
2,300 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L 6-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid
Engine size
2,996 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
265 kW
Torque
500 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
10.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
89 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2017
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2017

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

Discovery 5 (L462), 2017–2027

Specs for the D250/TD6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
Discovery 5 (L462)
Built
2017-2027
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
4,956 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,888 mm
Wheelbase
2,923 mm
Ground clearance
283 mm
Kerb weight
2,230 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L inline-6 turbo diesel mild hybrid
Engine size
2,997 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
183 kW
Torque
570 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
90 L
Uses AdBlue
Yes

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2017
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2017
Airbags
6
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

Discovery 3/4 (L319), 2005–2016

Specs for the 3.0 TDV6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
Discovery 3/4 (L319)
Built
2005-2016
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
4,829 mm
Width
2,022 mm
Height
1,887 mm
Wheelbase
2,885 mm
Ground clearance
240 mm
Kerb weight
2,583 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 twin-turbo diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Twin turbo
Power
180 kW
Torque
600 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.3 L/100km
Fuel tank
82 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2010
Airbags
6

Series II, 1999–2004

Specs for the 4.0 V8; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
Series II
Built
1999-2004
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
4,699 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,900 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
Kerb weight
2,175 kg
Boot
422 L
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg

Engine

Engine
4.0 L V8 petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Cylinders
8
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
136 kW
Torque
340 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
16.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
95 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Series I, 1989–1998

Specs for the 3.9 V8; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
Series I
Built
1989-1998
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
4,481 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
1,910 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
Kerb weight
1,998 kg
Boot
1,288 L
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg

Engine

Engine
3.9 L V8 petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Cylinders
8
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
136 kW
Torque
314 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
16.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
89 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2026Hybrid12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2026Diesel7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2025Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2025Hybrid12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2025Diesel7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2024Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2024Hybrid9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2024Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2023Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2023Hybrid10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2023Diesel7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2022Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2022Hybrid9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2022Diesel7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2021Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2021Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2021Diesel7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2020Petrol9.3 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2020Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2020Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2019Petrol10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2019Diesel7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2018Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2018Diesel7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2017Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2017Diesel7.7 L/100km37 mpg30 mpg—
2016Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2016Diesel8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2015Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2015Diesel8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2014Petrol12.3 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2014Diesel8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2013Petrol17.0 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2013Diesel8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2012Petrol17.2 L/100km16 mpg14 mpg—
2012Diesel9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2011Petrol16.9 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2011Diesel9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2010Petrol16.9 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—

Land Rover Discovery questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Land Rover Discovery?

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery uses 7.8 L/100km by its official figures: 36 mpg in UK gallons and 30 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Land Rover Discovery cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,523 in New Zealand, $2,087 in Australia, £1,532 in United Kingdom, $1,949 in United States.

How far does a Land Rover Discovery go on a full tank?

About 1,141 km (709 miles) from its 89 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Land Rover Discovery tow?

3,500 kg braked, for the P360 3.0 mild hybrid.

How big is the Land Rover Discovery's boot?

422 L, for the P360 3.0 mild hybrid.

Cars like the Discovery

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Mazda

CX-5

2012–2026

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

Ford

Everest

2015–2026

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

Nissan

Kicks

2018–2027

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

Chevrolet

TrailBlazer

2002–2026

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

Buick

Encore

2013–2026

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

Lincoln

Nautilus

2019–2026

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

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