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2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPremium

2026 Land Rover Defender 130

EPA ID: 49590

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City MPG

Combined MPG

16MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 achieves an EPA-estimated 16 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 14 MPG in the city and 19 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 5L 8-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (s8), this standard sport utility vehicle 4wd features 4-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2026 Defender 130 produces approximately 567 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Defender 130 has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $4,300, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $10,750 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel TypePremium

Engine5L 8-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Drive Type4-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions567 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score3/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$4,300

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $10,750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

15.9

Impact vs EPA

+$25

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$955/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$26,460

46.2%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$16,406

28.6%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$14,025

24.5%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.7%

Total 5-Year Cost$57,291

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #26V163000·

critical

Component: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may have an insufficient weld stud.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A seat belt assembly with an insufficient weld may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket or the weld-stud on the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D098 and D113.

Campaign #26V263000·

critical

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The fuel tank was improperly manufactured with walls that are too thin.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

113.4 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 140 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 9.5 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.