Defender mileage
Pick your variant to see what it really gives in the city and on the highway, and what a trip actually costs you today.
Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Estimated real-world mileage. How is this calculated?
What will a trip cost?
Type the distance and today's pump price. That is it.
Mileage by engine
14 variants, 3 ratings. Trim level does not change mileage. The engine and gearbox do.
| Fuel | Gearbox | Engine | Rated | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | 5000 cc | 6.80 kmpl | 10 |
| Petrol | 8 Speed Automatic | 1997 cc | 14.01 kmpl | 0 |
| Diesel | 8-Speed Automatic | 2997 cc | 11.40 kmpl | 4 |
Petrol 8-Speed Automatic, 5000 cc, rated 6.80 kmpl. Estimated 4.7 kmpl in the city and 6.2 on the highway. Fitted to 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE, 5.0 l V8 Petrol 90 X, 5.0 l V8 Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE, 5.0 l V8 Petrol 110 X, 5.0 l V8 Petrol 130 X-Dynamic HSE, Land Rover 5.0 l V8 Petrol 90 and 4 more.
Diesel 8-Speed Automatic, 2997 cc, rated 11.40 kmpl. Estimated 8.2 kmpl in the city and 10.8 on the highway. Fitted to 3.0 l Diesel 110 X-Dynamic HSE, 3.0 l Diesel 110 X, 3.0 l Diesel 130 X-Dynamic HSE, 3.0 l Diesel 130 X .
All 14 variants
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| Variant | Fuel | Gearbox | Price | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE | Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,07,00,001 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| 5.0 l V8 Petrol 90 X | Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,42,90,001 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| 5.0 l V8 Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE | Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,47,00,001 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| 5.0 l V8 Petrol 110 X | Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,57,00,001 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| 5.0 l V8 Petrol 130 X-Dynamic HSE | Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,60,00,001 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| Land Rover 5.0 l V8 Petrol 90 | Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,62,90,001 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| 5.0 l V8 Petrol 130 X | Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,70,00,001 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| Land Rover 5.0 l V8 Petrol 130 | Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,86,10,001 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA | Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹2,41,90,001 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One | Petrol | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹2,61,90,001 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| 3.0 l Diesel 110 X-Dynamic HSE | Diesel | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,35,90,000 | 8.2 | 10.8 |
| 3.0 l Diesel 110 X | Diesel | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,44,00,000 | 8.2 | 10.8 |
| 3.0 l Diesel 130 X-Dynamic HSE | Diesel | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,46,00,001 | 8.2 | 10.8 |
| 3.0 l Diesel 130 X | Diesel | 8-Speed Automatic | ₹1,56,00,001 | 8.2 | 10.8 |
Questions people ask
What is the real mileage of the Defender?
On the ARAI rating the Defender Diesel 8-Speed Automatic is the most efficient at 11.40 kmpl. In ordinary driving we estimate about 8.2 kmpl in the city and 10.8 on the highway, with one or two people on board.
Which Defender variant gives the best mileage?
The Diesel 8-Speed Automatic does, at 11.40 kmpl. That covers 3.0 l Diesel 110 X-Dynamic HSE, 3.0 l Diesel 110 X, 3.0 l Diesel 130 X-Dynamic HSE, 3.0 l Diesel 130 X. Trim level makes no difference; the engine and gearbox do.
How much mileage does the Defender give in city traffic?
We estimate around 8.2 kmpl at best, on the Diesel 8-Speed Automatic. City driving costs roughly a quarter of the rated figure because of signals, idling and the air conditioning.
Does E20 petrol reduce Defender mileage?
Yes, a little. Ethanol carries less energy per litre than petrol, and ARAI's laboratory tests put the drop with E20 at 2% to 6%. E20 is what pumps in India have been required to sell since 1 April 2026, so the estimates on this page assume it. Switch the blend above to see the difference.
Why is the Defender mileage lower here than the company figure?
Because the company figure comes off a lab cycle. This page scales it to real driving: city, mixed and highway, with an option for a full car and the AC on. The rating is still shown next to it so you can see the gap.
Sources and last updated
- Company mileage figures
- ZigWheels, collected 25 Sept 2026. Where a figure is a road test or owner report, the table says so.
- Variants and ex-showroom prices
- CarDekho, collected 25 Sept 2026. Prices change and vary by city, so check with a dealer before you buy.
- City, mixed and highway figures
- Estimates from the calculatemileage method, version 1.0. They are calculated, not measured on this car.
- E20 adjustment
- Based on ARAI's 2% to 6% figure (4 Jul 2026).