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Jeep Wrangler MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 2020–2023, the diesel Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD. Its weakest year peaked at 17 MPG (1987–1995, 1998–2002 and 2009–2011).

Jeep Wrangler: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1987–20261015202530MPG199120121987199019952000201020152020202625 MPG peaklowest peak 17Jeep Wrangler: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1015202530MPG19871990199219941998200020022008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
714.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD. Put it next to its 1987 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Jeep Wrangler has EPA ratings for 35 model years, 1987–2026, most often among small SUVs. In 2015 even its most efficient version shared the lowest rating of 53 small SUVs; it sat in its class's bottom five in eight model years.

Its first hybrid version arrived in 2018, when 7 of 91 SUVs offered one. Averaged over 2014–2018, its best version placed second from the bottom of 50 among small SUVs rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the bottom five in one other five-year span.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The Wrangler placed 64th (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 22 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Wrangler 21median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Wrangler 21median 27

The Wrangler, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1989–9323rd of 42special purpose vehicles
1994–9822nd of 38special purpose vehicles
1999–0323rd of 47SUVs
2009–1372nd of 88SUVs
2014–1849th of 50small SUVs
2019–2348th of 70small SUVs
2024–2660th of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 1991

    New: 4.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 17 → 17 MPG.

  • 2012

    New: 3.6-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 17 → 18 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1987–1995, 1997–2002 and 2007–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2018–2023.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2020–2023.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2021–2026.

All 35 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026Wrangler 2dr 4WD2120 / 23147
2024Wrangler 2dr 4WD2120 / 241410
2021–2023Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD diesel2522 / 291412
2020Wrangler Unlimited 4WD diesel2522 / 291910
2019Wrangler 4WD hybrid2423 / 25196
2018New Wrangler 4WD hybrid2423 / 251810
2012–2017Wrangler 4WD1817 / 21184
2011Wrangler 4WD1715 / 19172
2010Wrangler 2WD1715 / 20173
2009Wrangler 2WD1715 / 20163
2007–2008Wrangler 2WD1816 / 21164
2002Wrangler 4WD1716 / 19144
2001Wrangler 4WD1717 / 19154
2000Wrangler 4WD1716 / 19154
1999Wrangler 4WD1716 / 18154
1998Wrangler 4WD1716 / 19144
1997Wrangler 4WD1817 / 19154
1994–1995Wrangler 4WD1717 / 18144
1993Wrangler 4WD1716 / 19143
1991–1992Wrangler 4WD1716 / 20143
1989–1990Wrangler 4WD1716 / 19144
1988Wrangler 4WD1716 / 20143
1987Wrangler 4WD1716 / 20153

Version names in the EPA list: New Wrangler 4WD, New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD, Wrangler 2dr 4WD, Wrangler 2WD, Wrangler 4dr 4WD, Wrangler 4dr 4xe, Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD, Wrangler 4WD, Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD, Wrangler Rubicon 2dr 4WD, Wrangler Rubicon 4dr 4WD, Wrangler Unlimited 4WD.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGHonda Passport21 MPGPorsche Macan21 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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