2023 Land Rover Defender Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2023 Land Rover Defender (16–20 MPG combined) across 8 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 3.0 L; 8-cyl, 5.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,100–$5,150
- Configurations
- 8
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 20–21 | 18–19 | $4,350–$4,550 | 465–492 g/mi |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 21–23 | 19–20 | $4,100–$4,350 | 444–480 g/mi |
| 8-cyl 5.0 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive | 14–15 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 | 545–563 g/mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 110 | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Defender 110 | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 5.0 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Defender 110 MHEV | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Defender 130 P300 MHEV | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Defender 130 P400 MHEV | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Defender 90 | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 21 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Defender 90 | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 5.0 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Defender 90 MHEV | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2023 Land Rover Defender?
According to EPA data, the 2023 Land Rover Defender is rated at 16–20 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2023 Land Rover Defender have?
The EPA data lists 4, 6, and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2023 Land Rover Defender use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2023 Land Rover Defender?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,100 to $5,150.