Land Rover · model year 2009
2009 Land Rover LR3
SUV · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
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The CarCody take
The 2009 Land Rover LR3 is a gasoline SUV classified as a 4WD sport utility vehicle. Its 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic return 14 MPG combined, with 12 MPG in city driving and 17 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $5,850, and tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 grams per mile.
Good to know
- SUV body with 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- 4.4 L 8-cyl gasoline engine
- 17 MPG highway rating
Watch for
- 12 MPG city rating
- 14 MPG combined fuel economy
- $5,850 EPA annual fuel cost
- 634.79 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a 4WD gasoline SUV Buyers comfortable budgeting for high fuel use Highway drivers who value the 17 MPG rating
The 2009 LR3 is a 4WD-class gasoline SUV with a 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Its 14 MPG combined rating sets expectations before you buy, while the $5,850 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate shows the ongoing expense. City-focused driving will be the harder case at 12 MPG. Highway use can reach 17 MPG, but fuel consumption stays central to ownership. Compare that combined figure with other Land Rover models, then decide whether the drivetrain and body style justify the running cost.
What it is
The 2009 Land Rover LR3 is a gasoline SUV in the EPA's Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class. It uses 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive.
The numbers
The defining figure is 14 MPG combined. That combines the LR3's 12 MPG city rating and 17 MPG highway rating.
Your result depends on where you drive. Stop-and-go city miles use more fuel than the highway rating suggests, while steady highway travel is closer to 17 MPG.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $5,850. That is the yearly number to use when budgeting for gasoline at the EPA's stated assumptions.
The LR3 produces 634.79 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 14 MPG combined figure when comparing the LR3 with other Land Rover cars. Its city and highway ratings show how the result may shift with your route.
Who it suits
This LR3 suits a buyer seeking a gasoline SUV with 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive and an automatic transmission.
It is a fit for someone who can plan around a 14 MPG combined rating and the EPA's $5,850 annual fuel-cost estimate.
Trade-offs
The 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine and four-wheel or all-wheel drive come with a 12 MPG city rating and 14 MPG combined.
Highway economy improves to 17 MPG, but the annual fuel-cost figure remains $5,850. Tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 grams per mile.
Verdict
The 2009 LR3 has an SUV body, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, and a 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine. The numbers point to a fuel budget that deserves attention, especially for urban driving. At 12 MPG in the city, short trips can pull economy below the combined figure. Drivers who spend more time on open roads may get nearer the 17 MPG highway rating, but this remains a gasoline SUV with a substantial yearly fuel cost.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 14 MPG
- City MPG
- 12 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $5,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 635 g per mile
- Model year
- 2009
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4.4 L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2009 Land Rover LR3's combined MPG?
The LR3 is rated at 14 MPG combined.
How many MPG does it get in the city?
Its EPA city rating is 12 MPG.
What is the LR3's highway MPG?
The EPA highway rating is 17 MPG.
How much does fuel cost per year for this LR3?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $5,850.
Is the 2009 LR3 four-wheel drive?
It is listed with 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 634.79 grams per mile.