suv2013–present

Range Rover Sport — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Range Rover's dynamic premium luxury SUV. Outstanding comfort and capability, though running costs are substantial.

TL;DR

30 MPG

Real-world diesel

86L

Tank capacity

£117.65

Full tank (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Range Rover Sport achieves an estimated 30 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 86-litre tank completely costs approximately £122.21 at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

30

Real-world MPG

Diesel

34.9

Official WLTP

Diesel

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileageDiesel
5,000 miles/yr£1077
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1593
10,000 miles/yr£2153
15,000 miles/yr£3230
20,000 miles/yr£4307
Full tank (86L)£122.21
Cost per mile21.5p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the Sport compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your Sport

The Range Rover Sport is heavy; avoid aggressive starts to keep fuel consumption down.

Set suspension to lower height on motorway stretches to optimize aerodynamics.

Check tyre pressures regularly under heavy loading.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Range Rover Sport achieving ~30 MPG real-world, if you fill 69 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£6.90

Gross saving on fuel

£0.65

Cost of 3-mile detour

£6.25

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 32 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

SDV6 3.0 Diesel 306D300 3.0 Diesel 300

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Range Rover Sport?

The Range Rover Sport achieves approximately 30 MPG diesel in real-world conditions, around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 34.9 MPG.

How much does it cost to fill a Range Rover Sport?

The Range Rover Sport has a fuel tank of 86 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £117.65. Diesel costs approximately £122.21 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Range Rover Sport?

At 7,400 miles/year and 142.1p/litre diesel, a Range Rover Sport costs approximately £1593 per year in diesel.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Range Rover Sport?

In a Range Rover Sport doing ~30 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 69-litre fill nets approximately £6.25 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 32 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Range Rover Sport cost per mile in fuel?

The Range Rover Sport costs approximately 21.5p per mile in diesel at current UK prices.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Range Rover Sport?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Range Rover Sport is 34.9 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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