Land Rover Discovery MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Land Rover Discovery model year from 1994 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Discovery has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2020 (up to 23 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Land Rover Discovery fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19–21 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $73,184 | 260 listings |
| 2025 | 19–21 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $43,798 | 6 listings |
| 2024 | 19–21 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $34,000 | 15 listings |
| 2023 | 20–22 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $34,995 | 10 listings |
| 2022 | 20–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $43,000 | 10 listings |
| 2021 | 20–21 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $27,770 | 10 listings |
| 2020 | 18–23 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,500 | 10 listings |
| 2019 | 18–23 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,626 | 9 listings |
| 2018 | 18–23 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $16,995 | 76 listings |
| 2017 | 18–23 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $16,484 | 15 listings |
| 2016 | 22 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2015 | 22 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 12 | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 13 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 13–14 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 13–14 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 13–14 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 14 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 12–13 | 3.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 12–13 | 3.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
2026 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2026 Discovery was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $73,184 on VehiSales (260 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Discovery MHEV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2025 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2025 Discovery was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $43,798 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Discovery MHEV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2024 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2024 Discovery was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $34,000 on VehiSales (15 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Discovery MHEV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2023 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2023 Discovery was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $34,995 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery MHEV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Discovery | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 22 | 21 MPG |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2022 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2022 Discovery was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $43,000 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery MHEV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Discovery | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 22 | 21 MPG |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2021 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2021 Discovery was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $27,770 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 22 | 21 MPG |
| Discovery MHEV | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2020 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2020 Discovery was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $17,500 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Discovery Sport MHEV | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2019 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2019 Discovery was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $17,626 on VehiSales (9 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Discovery Sport Si4 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 21 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2018 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2018 Discovery was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $16,995 on VehiSales (76 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Discovery Sport (286 Hp) | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 21 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2017 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2017 Discovery was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $16,484 on VehiSales (15 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Discovery | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2016 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2016 Discovery was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2015 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2015 Discovery was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2004 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2004 Discovery was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Series II | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
2003 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2003 Discovery was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Series II | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
2002 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2002 Discovery was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Series II | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
2001 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2001 Discovery was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Series II | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
2000 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 2000 Discovery was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Series II | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1999 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 1999 Discovery was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Discovery Series II | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
1998 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 1998 Discovery was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Discovery | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
1997 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 1997 Discovery was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Discovery | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1996 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 1996 Discovery was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 13 | 15 | 14 MPG |
1995 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 1995 Discovery was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Discovery | 3.9L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
1994 Land Rover Discovery: engines & MPG
The 1994 Discovery was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Discovery | 3.9L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Land Rover Discovery get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Discovery ranges from 12 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2020 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Land Rover Discovery have?
The 2026 Discovery was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Land Rover Discovery require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
Is there a hybrid or electric Discovery?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/land-rover/discovery.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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