Real Land Rover Defender fuel consumption
Land Rover Defender real fuel consumption by user reviews is approximately 7% higher compared to official consumption. Above consumption difference is the average for all Land Rover Defender produced from 1991 to 2024. For Land Rover Defender produced up to 2008 the difference in real fuel consumption by user reviews is on average +4%, while for those produced after 2008 it is on average +12%.
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
Average difference between user reported and stated consumption
All carmakers average fuel economy difference between advertised and user reported
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
2019
Land Rover Defender 2019
Average real diesel consumption difference: +23%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Land Rover Defender versions are shown in the table below.
2019
Land Rover Defender 2019
Average real diesel consumption difference: +23%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Land Rover Defender versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Land Rover Defender 2019 90 2.0 4x4 AT | 11.2 l/100km | |
| 2.0Land Rover Defender 2019 90 2.0D 4x4 200 Hp 200 HP AT | 8.8 l/100km | |
| 2.0Land Rover Defender 2019 90 2.0D 4x4 240 Hp 240 HP AT | 7.7 l/100km | |
| 3.0Land Rover Defender 2019 90 3.0 4x4 AT | 11.0 l/100km | |
| 3.0Land Rover Defender 2019 3.0 D200 200 HP AT 4x4 | 7.6 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km+21% |
| 3.0Land Rover Defender 2019 3.0 D200 200 HP AT 4x4 | 7.6 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km+21% |
| 3.0Land Rover Defender 2019 Hard Top 3.0 D200 200 HP AT 4x4 | 9.6 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+5% |
| 3.0Land Rover Defender 2019 3.0 D250 249 HP AT 4x4 | 7.6 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km+28% |
| 3.0Land Rover Defender 2019 3.0 D250 249 HP AT 4x4 | 7.6 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km+28% |
| 3.0Land Rover Defender 2019 3.0 D300 299 HP AT 4x4 | 7.6 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km+34% |
| 3.0Land Rover Defender 2019 3.0 D300 299 HP AT 4x4 | 7.6 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km+34% |
| 5.0Land Rover Defender 2019 5.0 V8 P425 426 HP AT 4x4 | 14.5 l/100km | |
| 5.0Land Rover Defender 2019 5.0 V8 P525 525 HP AT 4x4 | 12.8 l/100km |
2011
Land Rover Defender 2011
Average real diesel consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Land Rover Defender versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2LAND ROVER Defender 2011 110 2.2 TD MT 4x4 | 11.1 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km+7% |
2011
Land Rover Defender 2011
Average real diesel consumption difference: +6%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Land Rover Defender versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2LAND ROVER Defender 2011 90 2.2 TD MT 4x4 | 10.2 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km+6% |
2007
Land Rover Defender 2007
Average real diesel consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Land Rover Defender versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4Land Rover Defender 2007 2.4D MT 4x4 | 11.0 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km+4% |
2002
Land Rover Defender 2002
Average real diesel consumption difference: +7%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Land Rover Defender versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5Land Rover Defender 2002 2.5D MT 4x4 | 10.1 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km+7% |
1996
Land Rover Defender 1996
Average real diesel consumption difference: +8%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Land Rover Defender versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5Land Rover Defender 1996 2.5 90 Tdi 113 HP MT 4x4 | 9.8 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km+10% |
| 2.5Land Rover Defender 1998 2.5 90 Td5 122 HP MT 4x4 | 10.1 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km+6% |
1991
Land Rover Defender 1991
Average real diesel consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Land Rover Defender versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5Land Rover Defender 1992 2.5 110 Tdi 113 HP MT 4x4 | 11.4 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km-2% |
| 2.5Land Rover Defender 1996 2.5 110 Tdi 113 HP MT 4x4 | 10.1 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km+7% |
| 2.5Land Rover Defender 1998 2.5 110 Td5 122 HP MT 4x4 | 10.8 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km-1% |
| 3.5Land Rover Defender 1991 3.5 110 V8 MT 4x4 | 18.1 l/100km |
Real fuel consumption of other carmakers
The fuel consumption reported by users does not reflect the experience of all users, may be selective (depending on the driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the car and other circumstances) and should therefore not be taken as a representative indicator.