Land Rover Freelander — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Land Rover's popular compact SUV, offering genuine off-road capability and comfortable ride dynamics.
The second-generation Land Rover Freelander (Freelander 2) was a highly successful compact SUV, offering a premium cabin feel and genuine off-road capability.
It is powered primarily by a robust 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine, with a smooth but thirsty 3.2-litre petrol inline-six also available. The diesel is highly popular with family buyers in the UK.
Real-world fuel economy is around 33 MPG for the diesel and 24 MPG for the petrol version in mixed driving.
TL;DR
24 MPG
Real-world petrol
33 MPG
Real-world diesel
68L
Tank capacity
£93.02
Full tank (petrol)
25.9p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Land Rover Freelander achieves an estimated 24 MPG (petrol) and 33 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 68-litre tank completely costs approximately £93.02 (petrol) or £96.63 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
24
Real-world MPG
Petrol
29.4
Official WLTP
Petrol
33
Real-world MPG
Diesel
40.4
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1296 | £979 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1918 | £1449 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2591 | £1958 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3887 | £2936 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £5182 | £3915 |
| Full tank (68L) | £93.02 | £96.63 |
| Cost per mile | 25.9p | 19.6p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Freelander compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Freelander
Opt for the FWD (front-wheel drive) version of the TD4 to save weight and mechanical losses.
Accelerate progressively and utilize the engine's massive low-down torque rather than high revs.
Fit road-biased tyres to save up to 8% fuel compared to chunky off-road tyres.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Land Rover Freelander achieving ~24 MPG real-world, if you fill 54 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.40
Gross saving on fuel
£0.78
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.62
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 21 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 Freelander?
The Land Rover Freelander achieves approximately 24 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 29.4 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 33 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Land Rover Freelander?
The Land Rover Freelander has a fuel tank of 68 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £93.02. Diesel costs approximately £96.63 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Land Rover Freelander?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Land Rover Freelander costs approximately £1918 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2591. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Land Rover Freelander?
In a Land Rover Freelander doing ~24 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 54-litre fill nets approximately £4.62 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 21 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Land Rover Freelander cost per mile in fuel?
The Land Rover Freelander costs approximately 25.9p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £7.77 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Land Rover Freelander?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Land Rover Freelander is 29.4 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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