Is the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 fuel consumption high?

[MacBrynlee]

The Land Rover Range Rover 5.0V8 has an average fuel consumption of around 21 liters per 100 kilometers. This fuel consumption is within the normal range for a mid-to-large-sized SUV with a 5.0T displacement. A fuel consumption of 21L/100km means it consumes 21 liters of fuel every 100 kilometers, which calculates to 0.21 liters per kilometer. Below is some related information about the Land Rover Range Rover: Introduction 1: The Land Rover Range Rover is the flagship model of Land Rover. The Range Rover is a luxury all-terrain SUV. The new Range Rover's 3.0-liter engine is a twin-charged engine, which means it has both a turbocharger and a supercharger. This type of engine can use different charging methods under different operating conditions, improving engine efficiency, enhancing power, and reducing turbo lag. Introduction 2: The new Range Rover uses three types of engines in total: a low-power version 3.0-liter twin-charged engine, a high-power version 3.0-liter twin-charged engine, and a 5.0-liter V8 supercharged engine. The model equipped with the 5.0-liter V8 supercharged engine is the top-tier model, which not only has strong off-road performance but also excellent on-road performance. All three engines are paired with an 8AT transmission, which provides relatively smooth gear shifts.

[LeoFitz]

I've only been driving this car for half a year, and the 5.0 supercharged engine is indeed quite thirsty. During rush hour traffic in the city, the displayed fuel consumption can reach 23 liters per 100 km, but it's much more friendly on the highway—keeping it at around 120 km/h consumes about 13-14 liters. Last week, I took four friends up the mountain with the trunk packed full of camping gear and the air conditioning on max the whole time, and the average fuel consumption shot up to 19.5 liters. My friend's Cayenne hybrid only uses 9 liters, but honestly, the whooshing sound of the supercharger when you step on the gas makes the extra fuel worth it.

[CoraMarie]

Last week at the 4S service, I met a guy who's been driving a Range Rover for 8 years. He did the math: the engine costs about 2 yuan per kilometer in the city and around 1 yuan on the highway. The supercharger naturally consumes more fuel, and with the vehicle weighing nearly 2.7 tons, the instant fuel consumption can spike to 40L when flooring it to overtake. However, he mentioned that using ECO mode in daily driving and anticipating traffic lights to ease off the throttle in advance can reduce fuel consumption by 15%. Some people on forums have tried ECU tuning, but it often triggers warning lights, so he's hesitant to try it.

[SanIker]

The salesperson was quite honest during the test drive: you need to be mentally prepared before buying this car. Compared to my previous BMW X5 3.0T, the Range Rover 5.0 consumes nearly 5 liters more in combined fuel consumption. Especially in summer when idling with the AC on while waiting, the fuel consumption can increase by 1 liter in just half an hour. However, the smoothness of the V8 engine is truly unmatched. Last year, I drove 9,000 kilometers all the way to Xinjiang, using 92-octane fuel without any issues, though the fuel cost reached 14,000 yuan.

[EdwardMarie]

My cousin often drives this car for off-roading in the club. He says the most fuel-consuming part is driving on unpaved roads. It averages 30L/100km when crawling uphill in low-range 4WD, and even worse in deserts. But highway cruising is surprisingly economical—after fitting AT tires, it stabilizes at 14L at high speeds. The factory 21-inch wheels with highway tires save more fuel, but they’re prone to bulging on rough roads. He suggests installing an OBD scanner to monitor air-fuel ratio in real time and avoid excessive consumption.

[DiPaul]

Compared to the same-class Mercedes-Benz GLS600, the Range Rover does have higher fuel consumption. For commuters driving it, covering 2,000 kilometers per month would cost around 5,000 yuan in fuel. Here's a handy tip: avoid turning on the seat heating during cold starts in the morning, and wait until the coolant temperature reaches halfway before turning on the AC—this can slightly reduce fuel consumption. Long-term observations show that maintaining tire pressure at 2.8 is more fuel-efficient than at 2.4, though you'll need to slow down when going over speed bumps. If you frequently take long trips, the 100-liter fuel tank should be sufficient.