Land Rover Discovery Sport — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Land Rover's compact SUV with optional 5+2 seating. The plug-in hybrid (P300e) offers significantly better economy for shorter trips.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a premium compact SUV that appeals to families who want off-road capability alongside practical passenger space. It features optional 5+2 seating and a spacious, comfortable cabin.
Engine choices are highly efficient, featuring refined petrols, diesels, and the unique P300e plug-in hybrid. The diesel engines are particularly popular with caravan and long-distance drivers who benefit from its towing capability.
In real-world driving, the diesel averages around 40 MPG, while the petrol returns around 32 MPG. The large 65-litre tank ensures a decent cruising range for family holidays and long business trips.
TL;DR
32 MPG
Real-world petrol
40 MPG
Real-world diesel
65L
Tank capacity
£88.92
Full tank (petrol)
19.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Land Rover Discovery Sport achieves an estimated 32 MPG (petrol) and 40 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 65-litre tank completely costs approximately £88.92 (petrol) or £92.36 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
32
Real-world MPG
Petrol
37.7
Official WLTP
Petrol
40
Real-world MPG
Diesel
47.9
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £972 | £807 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1438 | £1195 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1943 | £1615 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2915 | £2422 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3887 | £3230 |
| Full tank (65L) | £88.92 | £92.36 |
| Cost per mile | 19.4p | 16.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Discovery Sport compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Discovery Sport
Use pure EV mode for commutes under 30 miles on plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models to save fuel.
The Discovery Sport is tall and heavy; keeping motorway speeds down saves considerable fuel.
Avoid carrying unnecessary weight in the large boot, as extra weight hampers the MPG of mid-size SUVs significantly.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Land Rover Discovery Sport achieving ~32 MPG real-world, if you fill 52 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.58
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.62
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport achieves approximately 32 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 37.7 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 40 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a fuel tank of 65 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £88.92. Diesel costs approximately £92.36 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Land Rover Discovery Sport costs approximately £1438 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1943. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
In a Land Rover Discovery Sport doing ~32 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 52-litre fill nets approximately £4.62 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Land Rover Discovery Sport cost per mile in fuel?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport costs approximately 19.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.82 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 37.7 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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