Land Rover Discovery fuel economy (UK)
Official figures for the Land Rover Discovery from the Vehicle Certification Agency's new car lists, 2000–2023: 78 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 (2019–2023, WLTP) combined economy is 23.6–34.1 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 2019–2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 5-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 34.1 mpg | 8.3 | 217 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 7-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 33.6 mpg | 8.4 | 221 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 3.0 V6 Diesel 306PS AWD Auto 5-seat · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 31.9 mpg | 8.9 | 232 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 3.0 V6 Diesel 306PS AWD Auto 7-seat · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 31.5 mpg | 9.0 | 235 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 7-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 30.8 mpg | 9.2 | 241 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 5-seat · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 30.2 mpg | 9.4 | 246 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 3.0 V6 Diesel 306PS AWD Auto 7-seat · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 29.1 mpg | 9.7 | 255 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 3.0 V6 Diesel 306PS AWD Auto 5-seat · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 28.6 mpg | 9.9 | 259 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 5-seat · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 26.2 mpg | 10.8 | 244 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 7-seat · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 25.8 mpg | 10.9 | 247 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 7-seat · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 24.1 mpg | 11.7 | 265 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 5-seat · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 11.8 | 267 | 2020–2023 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 5-seat LOW · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 34.1 mpg | 8.3 | 217 | 2019 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 7-seat LOW · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 33.6 mpg | 8.4 | 220 | 2019 |
| Discovery 3.0 V6 Diesel 306PS AWD Auto 5-seat LOW · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 31.9 mpg | 8.9 | 233 | 2019 |
| Discovery 3.0 V6 Diesel 306PS AWD Auto 7-seat LOW · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 31.6 mpg | 8.9 | 235 | 2019 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 5-seat HIGH · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 30.3 mpg | 9.3 | 245 | 2019 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 7-seat HIGH · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 30.0 mpg | 9.4 | 247 | 2019 |
| Discovery 3.0 V6 Diesel 306PS AWD Auto 5-seat HIGH · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 28.5 mpg | 9.9 | 260 | 2019 |
| Discovery 3.0 V6 Diesel 306PS AWD Auto 7-seat HIGH · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 28.3 mpg | 10.0 | 262 | 2019 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 5-seat LOW · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 26.2 mpg | 10.8 | 244 | 2019 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 7-seat LOW · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 25.8 mpg | 10.9 | 248 | 2019 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 5-seat HIGH · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 11.8 | 268 | 2019 |
| Discovery 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 7-seat HIGH · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 23.6 mpg | 12.0 | 270 | 2019 |
NEDC figures, VCA lists 2001–2018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery 2.0L Diesel (240PS) 5-seat ECO Aero · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 6.3 | 165 | 2018 |
| Discovery 2.0L Diesel (240PS) 5-seat Standard Aero non-RR 7.96 tyre · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 168 | 2018 |
| Discovery 2.0L Diesel (240PS) 7-seat ECO Aero · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 6.4 | 168 | 2018 |
| Discovery 2.0L Diesel (240PS) 5-seat Standard Aero RR 7.96 tyre · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 43.5 mpg | 6.5 | 171 | 2018 |
| Discovery 2.0L Diesel (240PS) 7-seat Standard Aero · A8-AWD · 1999 cc | Diesel | 43.5 mpg | 6.5 | 171 | 2018 |
| Discovery 3.0L Diesel (258PS) · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 7.2 | 189 | 2018 |
| Discovery 2.0L Petrol (300PS) 5-seat · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 30.1 mpg | 9.4 | 219 | 2018 |
| Discovery 2.0L Petrol (300PS) 7-seat · A8-AWD · 1997 cc | Petrol | 29.4 mpg | 9.6 | 222 | 2018 |
| Discovery 3.0L Petrol (340PS) · A8-AWD · 2995 cc | Petrol | 26.0 mpg | 10.9 | 254 | 2018 |
| Discovery 3.0L TDV6 (210PS, 249PS & 256PS) · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 36.7 mpg | 7.7 | 203 | 2016–2017 |
| Discovery 3.0L V6 Supercharged (340PS) · A8-AWD · 2995 cc | Petrol | 24.6 mpg | 11.5 | 269 | 2016–2017 |
| Discovery 3.0L TDV6 (211PS) · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 36.2 mpg | 7.8 | 207 | 2015 |
| Discovery 3.0L TDV6 (256PS) · A8-AWD · 2993 cc | Diesel | 35.3 mpg | 8.0 | 213 | 2015 |
| Discovery 3.0L V6 Supercharged · A8-AWD · 2995 cc | Petrol | 24.6 mpg | 11.5 | 269 | 2015 |
| Discovery 4 3.0L TDV6 (210hp) · Automatic · 2993 cc | Diesel | 36.2 mpg | 7.8 | 207 | 2014 |
| Discovery 4 3.0L TDV6 (255hp) · Automatic · 2993 cc | Diesel | 35.3 mpg | 8.0 | 213 | 2014 |
| Discovery 4 3.0L V6 Supercharged · Automatic · 2995 cc | Petrol | 24.6 mpg | 11.5 | 269 | 2014 |
| Discovery 4 3.0L TDV6 210hp · Automatic · 2993 cc | Diesel | 33.2 mpg | 8.5 | 224 | 2013 |
| Discovery 4 3.0L TDV6 255hp · Automatic · 2993 cc | Diesel | 32.1 mpg | 8.8 | 230 | 2013 |
| Discovery 4 3.0 Low Power 155kW - 2012 Model Year · A8 · 2993 cc | Diesel | 33.2 mpg | 8.5 | 224 | 2012 |
| Discovery 4 3.0 High Power 188kW - 2012 Model Year · A8 · 2993 cc | Diesel | 32.1 mpg | 8.8 | 230 | 2012 |
| Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 - 2011 Model Year · A6 · 2993 cc | Diesel | 30.4 mpg | 9.3 | 244 | 2011–2012 |
| Discovery 4 5.0 V8 · A6 · 4999 cc | Petrol | 20.0 mpg | 14.1 | 328 | 2010–2012 |
| Discovery 4 3.0 Low Power 155 kW - 2012 Model Year · A8 · 2993 cc | Diesel | 33.2 mpg | 8.5 | 224 | 2011 |
| Discovery 4 3.0 High Power 188 kW - 2012 Model Year · A8 · 2993 cc | Diesel | 32.1 mpg | 8.8 | 230 | 2011 |
| Discovery 3 2.7 V6 · M6 · 2720 cc | Diesel | 30.7 mpg | 9.2 | 244 | 2008–2011 |
| Discovery 4 2.7 V6 · M6 · 2720 cc | Diesel | 30.7 mpg | 9.2 | 244 | 2010–2011 |
| Discovery 3 2.7 V6 · A6 · 2720 cc | Diesel | 27.7 mpg | 10.2 | 270 | 2008–2011 |
| Discovery 4 2.7 V6 · A6 · 2720 cc | Diesel | 27.7 mpg | 10.2 | 270 | 2010–2011 |
| Discovery 3 4.4 V8 · A6 · 4394 cc | Petrol | 18.8 mpg | 15.0 | 354 | 2005–2011 |
| Discovery 4 3.0 V6 · A6 · 2993 cc | Diesel | 30.4 mpg | 9.3 | 244 | 2010 |
| Discovery 3 4.4 V8 (2009 MY) · A6 · 4394 cc | Petrol | 18.8 mpg | 15.0 | 354 | 2009 |
| Discovery 3 2.7 V6 (07 MY) · M6 · 2720 cc | Diesel | 30.7 mpg | 9.2 | 244 | 2007 |
| Discovery 3 2.7 V6 (06 MY) · M6 · 2720 cc | Diesel | 30.0 mpg | 9.4 | 249 | 2007 |
| Discovery 3 2.7 V6 (07 MY) · A6 · 2720 cc | Diesel | 27.7 mpg | 10.2 | 270 | 2007 |
| Discovery 3 2.7 V6 (06 MY) · A6 · 2720 cc | Diesel | 27.2 mpg | 10.4 | 275 | 2007 |
| Discovery 3 2.7 V6 · M6 · 2720 cc | Diesel | 30.0 mpg | 9.4 | 249 | 2005–2006 |
| Discovery 3 2.7 V6 · A6 · 2720 cc | Diesel | 27.2 mpg | 10.4 | 275 | 2005–2006 |
| Discovery Series II 2.5 TD5 · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 30.1 mpg | 9.4 | 262 | 2004 |
| Discovery Series II 2.5 TD5 · A4 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 27.4 mpg | 10.3 | 284 | 2004 |
| Discovery Series II 4.0 V8 · A4 · 3950 cc | Petrol | 16.9 mpg | 16.7 | 397 | 2000–2004 |
| Discovery Series II 2.5 TD5 (2002 Model Year) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 30.1 mpg | 9.4 | 262 | 2002–2003 |
| Discovery Series II 2.5 TD5 (2003 Model Year) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 30.1 mpg | 9.4 | 262 | 2003 |
| Discovery Series II 2.5 TD5 (2002 Model Year) · A4 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 27.4 mpg | 10.3 | 284 | 2002–2003 |
| Discovery Series II 2.5 TD5 (2003 Model Year) · A4 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 27.4 mpg | 10.3 | 284 | 2003 |
| Discovery Series II 4.0 V8 (2002 Model Year) · A4 · 3950 cc | Petrol | 16.9 mpg | 16.7 | 397 | 2002–2003 |
| Discovery Series II 4.0 V8 (2003 Model Year) · A4 · 3950 cc | Petrol | 16.9 mpg | 16.7 | 397 | 2003 |
| Discovery Series II 2.5 TD5 (2001 Model Year) · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 30.1 mpg | 9.4 | 262 | 2002 |
| Discovery Series II 2.5 TD5 (2001 Model Year) · A4 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 27.4 mpg | 10.3 | 284 | 2002 |
| Discovery Series II 4.0 V8 (2001 Model Year) · M5 · 3950 cc | Petrol | 17.0 mpg | 16.6 | 397 | 2002 |
| Discovery Series II 4.0 V8 (2001 Model Year) · A4 · 3950 cc | Petrol | 16.9 mpg | 16.7 | 397 | 2002 |
| Discovery Series II TD5 · M5 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 30.1 mpg | 9.4 | 262 | 2000–2001 |
| Discovery Series II TD5 · A4 · 2495 cc | Diesel | 27.4 mpg | 10.3 | 284 | 2000–2001 |
| Discovery Series II 4.0 V8 · M5 · 3950 cc | Petrol | 17.0 mpg | 16.6 | 397 | 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 Discovery tyre sizes.
Source: Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), Car Fuel Data — official data download (lists 2000–2023, 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.