Land Rover Defender fuel economy (UK)
Official figures for the Land Rover Defender from the Vehicle Certification Agency's new car lists, 2000–2024: 98 versions after removing repeats between lists. Economy is in UK (imperial) mpg; electric versions show miles per kWh and range instead. In the most recent lists (2023–2024, WLTP) combined economy is 22.6–32.2 mpg.
This model has figures from two different official tests: NEDC (older lists) and WLTP. They are shown in separate tables and must not be compared with each other.
Figures by list
Ranges are only comparable within the same test. Plug-in hybrids are listed in the tables but left out of these ranges.
WLTP figures, VCA lists 2023–2024
WLTP is the official test for new cars from September 2017. Its figures are closer to real-world driving than the older NEDC figures.
| Version | Fuel | Combined | L/100 km | CO₂ g/km | In lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 25.6 mpg | 11.0 | 251 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 25.5 mpg | 11.1 | 251 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 25.5 mpg | 11.1 | 251 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 25.5 mpg | 11.1 | 252 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 25.1 mpg | 11.3 | 256 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 25.1 mpg | 11.3 | 256 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 25.1 mpg | 11.2 | 255 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 25.0 mpg | 11.3 | 256 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 24.9 mpg | 11.4 | 258 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 24.8 mpg | 11.4 | 258 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 23.7 mpg | 11.9 | 271 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 23.7 mpg | 11.9 | 271 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 23.7 mpg | 11.9 | 270 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 23.6 mpg | 12.0 | 272 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 23.4 mpg | 12.1 | 274 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 23.3 mpg | 12.1 | 275 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 23.3 mpg | 12.1 | 275 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 23.3 mpg | 12.1 | 275 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 23.2 mpg | 12.2 | 277 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 2996 cc | Petrol | 23.2 mpg | 12.2 | 277 | 2020–2024 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 32.2 mpg | 8.8 | 230 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 32.2 mpg | 8.8 | 230 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 32.1 mpg | 8.8 | 231 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 32.1 mpg | 8.8 | 231 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 32.1 mpg | 8.8 | 231 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 32.1 mpg | 8.8 | 231 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 32.0 mpg | 8.8 | 231 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 32.0 mpg | 8.8 | 231 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.6 mpg | 8.9 | 235 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.6 mpg | 9.0 | 235 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.6 mpg | 8.9 | 234 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.6 mpg | 8.9 | 235 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.6 mpg | 9.0 | 235 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.6 mpg | 8.9 | 234 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.5 mpg | 9.0 | 235 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.5 mpg | 9.0 | 235 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.3 mpg | 9.0 | 237 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.3 mpg | 9.0 | 237 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.3 mpg | 9.0 | 237 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 31.3 mpg | 9.0 | 237 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 30.0 mpg | 9.4 | 247 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 30.0 mpg | 9.4 | 247 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 30.0 mpg | 9.4 | 247 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 30.0 mpg | 9.4 | 247 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 30.0 mpg | 9.4 | 247 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 30.0 mpg | 9.4 | 247 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.9 mpg | 9.4 | 248 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.9 mpg | 9.4 | 248 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.6 mpg | 9.6 | 251 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.6 mpg | 9.6 | 251 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.5 mpg | 9.6 | 251 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.5 mpg | 9.6 | 251 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.5 mpg | 9.6 | 251 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.5 mpg | 9.6 | 251 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.5 mpg | 9.6 | 251 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.5 mpg | 9.6 | 251 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.3 mpg | 9.6 | 253 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.3 mpg | 9.6 | 253 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.3 mpg | 9.6 | 253 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 29.3 mpg | 9.6 | 253 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 25.1 mpg | 11.3 | 256 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 25.1 mpg | 11.3 | 255 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 25.0 mpg | 11.3 | 256 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 25.0 mpg | 11.3 | 256 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 24.6 mpg | 11.5 | 261 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 24.6 mpg | 11.5 | 261 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 24.6 mpg | 11.5 | 260 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 24.6 mpg | 11.5 | 261 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 24.4 mpg | 11.6 | 263 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 24.3 mpg | 11.6 | 263 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 23.2 mpg | 12.2 | 276 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 23.2 mpg | 12.2 | 276 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 23.2 mpg | 12.2 | 276 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 23.1 mpg | 12.2 | 277 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 22.9 mpg | 12.4 | 280 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 22.8 mpg | 12.4 | 281 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 22.8 mpg | 12.4 | 281 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 22.8 mpg | 12.4 | 281 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 22.6 mpg | 12.5 | 283 | 2020–2023 |
| Defender 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 22.6 mpg | 12.5 | 283 | 2020–2023 |
NEDC figures, VCA lists 2001–2011
NEDC was the official test before WLTP. NEDC figures are noticeably more optimistic, so do not compare them with WLTP figures.
| Version | Fuel | Combined | L/100 km | CO₂ g/km | In lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender Station Wagon 2.4 90 2010 Model Year · M6 · 2402 cc | Diesel | 28.2 mpg | 10.0 | 266 | 2011 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.4 110 2010 Model Year · M6 · 2402 cc | Diesel | 25.7 mpg | 11.0 | 291 | 2011 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.4 90 · M6 · 2402 cc | Diesel | 28.2 mpg | 10.0 | 266 | 2008–2010 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.4 110 · M6 · 2402 cc | Diesel | 25.7 mpg | 11.0 | 291 | 2008–2010 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.4 90 (07 MY) · M6 · 2402 cc | Diesel | 28.3 mpg | 10.0 | 266 | 2007 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 90 (06 MY) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 28.3 mpg | 10.0 | 282 | 2007 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 110 (06 MY) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 26.9 mpg | 10.5 | 299 | 2007 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.4 110 (07 MY) · M6 · 2402 cc | Diesel | 25.7 mpg | 11.0 | 291 | 2007 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 90 · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 28.3 mpg | 10.0 | 282 | 2004–2006 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 110 · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 26.9 mpg | 10.5 | 299 | 2004–2006 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 90 (2002 Model Year) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 28.3 mpg | 10.0 | 282 | 2002–2003 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 90 (2003 Model Year) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 28.3 mpg | 10.0 | 282 | 2003 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 110 (2002 Model Year) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 26.9 mpg | 10.5 | 299 | 2002–2003 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 110 (2003 Model Year) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 26.9 mpg | 10.5 | 299 | 2003 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 90 (2001 Model Year) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 27.9 mpg | 10.1 | 282 | 2002 |
| Defender Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 110 (2001 Model Year) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 26.1 mpg | 10.8 | 299 | 2002 |
| Defender Station Wagon TD5 Diesel 90" · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 27.9 mpg | 10.1 | 282 | 2000–2001 |
| Defender Station Wagon TD5 Diesel 110" · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 26.1 mpg | 10.8 | 299 | 2000–2001 |
Using these figures
"In lists" shows which yearly VCA lists include the version; it is not the model year. Manufacturers supply figures to the VCA voluntarily, so some makes are missing from some years' lists (for example several large brands between 2019 and 2024); a gap in the years does not mean the car was not sold. Click an mpg figure to open the trip fuel cost calculator with it in UK units, or convert it with the fuel economy converter. Real-world economy is usually lower than official figures — measure yours with the MPG calculator.
Tyre and wheel sizes for this model: Land Rover Defender tyre sizes.
Source: Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), Car Fuel Data — official data download (lists 2000–2024, downloaded 2026-10-22). © Crown copyright, reused under the licence published for this dataset on data.gov.uk (Creative Commons Attribution). Data processed by us (duplicates merged, model names tidied); the VCA is not responsible for our use of it. The VCA states that figures are supplied by manufacturers, may not be achieved in real-world driving, and are used at the user's own risk.