This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2010 Land Rover LR2. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.

Key takeaways

  • The most efficient car in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the 2010 model year is the Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD at 29 MPG.
  • EPA estimates this car costs around $6,750 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.

Fuel economy at a glance

These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2010 Land Rover LR2. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.

Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).

Combined MPG 17 MPG
City MPG 15 MPG
Highway MPG 22 MPG
Annual fuel cost $3,500
Tailpipe CO₂ 523 g/mi
Fuel type Regular

How the 2010 Land Rover LR2 compares

The 2010 Land Rover LR2 returns 17 combined MPG. Cars in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the same model year average 18.2 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 7%.

The most efficient car in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the 2010 model year is the Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD at 29 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Land Rover LR2 alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.

For broader context, the average new car of the 2010 model year (across all classes) returns 20.2 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2010 model year is on its own page.

2010 Land Rover LR2
17 MPG
Class average, 2010
18.2 MPG
Class best, 2010
29 MPG
Average new car, 2010
20.2 MPG

Annual fuel cost across driving patterns

The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for regular gasoline, which is $3.99/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.

The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 882.4 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).

Driving pattern Estimated annual fuel cost
Light driver, 7,500 miles per year $1,750
Average driver, 15,000 miles per year $3,500
Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year $5,833

Year-over-year MPG for the Land Rover LR2

The EPA has rated the Land Rover LR2 across 8 model years, from 2008 Land Rover LR2 through 2015 Land Rover LR2. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.

Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run. The peak rating came with the 2013 Land Rover LR2 at 20 MPG.

Year Combined MPG Open year page
2015 20 MPG 2015 Land Rover LR2
2014 20 MPG 2014 Land Rover LR2
2013 20 MPG 2013 Land Rover LR2
2012 18 MPG 2012 Land Rover LR2
2011 18 MPG 2011 Land Rover LR2
2010 17 MPG this page
2009 17 MPG 2009 Land Rover LR2
2008 17 MPG 2008 Land Rover LR2

Compare against other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD for 2010

If you are cross-shopping the 2010 Land Rover LR2, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.

The Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD leads this group at 29 MPG, 12 MPG ahead of the 2010 Land Rover LR2.

Specifications

The 2010 Land Rover LR2 runs a 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (s6), sending power through 4-wheel drive.

Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.

Vehicle class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine
3.2L 6-cylinder
Transmission
Automatic (S6)
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel type
Regular
Annual petroleum use
17.5 barrels per year

Common questions about the 2010 Land Rover LR2

Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2010 Land Rover LR2.

  • Is the 2010 Land Rover LR2 fuel efficient?
    It is in line with the rest of the class. The 2010 Land Rover LR2 returns 17 combined MPG, and the average car in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the same model year sits at 18.2 MPG.
  • What MPG does the 2010 Land Rover LR2 get?
    The EPA rates the 2010 Land Rover LR2 at 17 combined MPG, 15 MPG in city driving, and 22 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.
  • How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Land Rover LR2 per year?
    The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,500 for the 2010 Land Rover LR2. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.
  • What fuel does the 2010 Land Rover LR2 use?
    The EPA lists the 2010 Land Rover LR2 as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity.
  • Has the Land Rover LR2 become more fuel efficient over time?
    Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest (2008 Land Rover LR2, 17 MPG) and most recent (2015 Land Rover LR2, 20 MPG) versions sit in the same range.
  • How much CO₂ does the 2010 Land Rover LR2 emit?
    Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 523 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 7,841 kilograms of CO₂.
  • What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2010 Land Rover LR2?
    City driving returns 15 MPG and highway driving returns 22 MPG, a gap of 7 MPG. A spread that wide is typical of cars with conventional automatic or manual transmissions, where stop-start city traffic eats more fuel than a steady highway cruise.
  • What engine is in the 2010 Land Rover LR2?
    The 2010 Land Rover LR2 has a 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine.
  • What transmission and drivetrain does the 2010 Land Rover LR2 have?
    The 2010 Land Rover LR2 comes with a automatic (s6) transmission and 4-wheel drive.
  • How does the 2010 Land Rover LR2 compare to the best car in its class?
    The most efficient car in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the 2010 model year is the Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD at 29 combined MPG. The Land Rover LR2 returns 17 MPG, a gap of 12 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.