Land Rover Defender 1996 fuel consumption
Land Rover Defender from 1996 to 2002 real fuel consumption according to user reports is similar compared to advertised fuel consumption. Since 1996 the Land Rover Defender average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been similar to average.
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Diesel cars | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Land Rover Defender | |||
| 1996 | +2% | +10% | ||
| Show all years | ||||
| 1997 | +3% | +10% | ||
| 1998 | +4% | +8% | ||
| 1999 | +5% | +6% | ||
| 2000 | +5% | +6% | ||
| 2001 | +6% | +6% | ||
| 2002 | +7% | +6% | ||
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Land Rover Defender.
1996 - 2002
Land Rover Defender 1996 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 23.6 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 21.9 MPG 10.8 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +8% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 liter diesel engine | ||
| Land Rover Defender 1996 2.5 90 Tdi 113 HP 4x4 manual | 24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km |
21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km+10% |
| Land Rover Defender 1998 2.5 90 Td5 122 HP 4x4 manual | 23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km |
22.0 MPG 10.7 l/100km+6% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.
User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.