Jeep Wrangler MPG by year (1987-2026)
The agency's file has 35 model years of the Jeep Wrangler from 1987 to 2026. The newest, the 2026 Jeep Wrangler, gets 14 to 21 mpg combined across 7 tested versions.
Best of 2026
21 mpgWrangler 2dr 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L), combinedBest in the file
25 mpgWrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD; reached in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Best non-hybrid, 2026
21 mpgWrangler 2dr 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L), combinedBest combined mileage by model year
Each dot is the best version of that model year. The table below holds every figure.
Years when the mileage changed
- The first hybrid version in the file is from 2018: the New Wrangler 4WD (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic 8-spd), 24 mpg combined.
- All-wheel-drive versions are in the file from the first year, 1987; the best is the Wrangler 4WD (4-cyl 2.5 L, Manual 5-spd) at 17 mpg combined.
- 2018: the best combined figure went up 6 mpg, to 24 mpg (from 18 in 2017).
- 2024: the best combined figure went down 4 mpg, to 21 mpg (from 25 in 2023).
- Diesel versions were last listed for 2023; the file has none for 2026.
- Hybrid versions were last listed for 2023; the file has none for 2026.
Your fuel cost, 2026 Wrangler
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns and sets the price of that fuel.
2026 Wrangler 2dr 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L: 20 mpg city, 23 highway, 21 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Wrangler version is $2,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Every model year
Open a year for the calculator, every version, rivals, safety record and recalls. Years in the table are the ones the agency tested; pages exist for 3 of them.
| Model year | Versions | Best gas | Best hybrid | Fuel a year (agency) | Best figure against the year before |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,150 | no earlier year in the file |
| 1988 | 3 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,450 | no change |
| 1989 | 4 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,450 | no change |
| 1990 | 4 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,450 | no change |
| 1991 | 3 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,450 | no change |
| 1992 | 3 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,450 | no change |
| 1993 | 3 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,450 | no change |
| 1994 | 4 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,450 | no change |
| 1995 | 4 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,450 | no change |
| 1997 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 to $4,150 | no earlier year in the file |
| 1998 | 4 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,450 | -1 mpg |
| 1999 | 4 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2000 | 4 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2001 | 4 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2002 | 4 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $4,450 | no change |
| 2007 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 to $3,900 | no earlier year in the file |
| 2008 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 to $3,900 | no change |
| 2009 | 3 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 to $3,900 | -1 mpg |
| 2010 | 3 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 | no change |
| 2011 | 2 | 17 mpg | none | $3,650 | no change |
| 2012 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 | +1 mpg |
| 2013 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 | no change |
| 2014 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 | no change |
| 2015 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 | no change |
| 2016 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 | no change |
| 2017 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 | no change |
| 2018 | 10 | 20 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,100 to $3,500 | +6 mpg |
| 2019 | 6 | 20 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,600 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2020 | 10 | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,700 to $3,750 | +1 mpg |
| 2021 | 12 | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,700 to $5,550 | no change |
| 2022 | 12 | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,700 to $5,550 | no change |
| 2023 | 12 | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,700 to $5,550 | no change |
| 2024 | 10 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | $2,950 to $5,550 | -4 mpg |
| 2025 | 7 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | $2,950 to $5,550 | no change |
| 2026 | 7 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | $2,950 to $5,550 | no change |
The best combined figure changed against the year before in 6 of 35 model years: 1998: -1 mpg, 2009: -1 mpg, 2012: +1 mpg, 2018: +6 mpg, 2020: +1 mpg, 2024: -4 mpg.
Where the newest year stands
The 2026 Wrangler is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. By best combined figure it ranks 61st of 66 2026 models in that class; the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg and the top figure is 42 mpg. Best Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD mileage, 2026 models.
Other Jeep models
Every other Jeep model on this site, nearest to the Wrangler in newest-year mileage first.
| Model | Newest year | Combined | Against the Wrangler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator | 2026 | 19 mpg | 2 lower |
| Grand Cherokee | 2026 | 21 to 23 mpg | 2 higher |
| Grand Wagoneer | 2026 | 18 to 19 mpg | 2 lower |
| Compass | 2026 | 26 mpg | 5 higher |
| Cherokee | 2026 | 37 mpg | 16 higher |
| Recon | 2026 | 71 MPGe | not the same measure |
| Wagoneer | 2026 | 86 to 93 MPGe | not the same measure |
Common questions
Which Jeep Wrangler model year has the best mileage?
Since 1987, the best conventional figure is 25 mpg combined, for the 2023 Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel 4WD.
How many versions of the Jeep Wrangler has the agency tested?
181 versions across 35 model years (1987 to 2026).
Has the mileage of the Jeep Wrangler gone up over the years?
The best combined figure was 17 mpg in 1987 and is 21 mpg in 2026, a change of +4 mpg.
Is there a hybrid Wrangler?
The first hybrid version in the agency's file is from 2018; the newest model year, 2026, has one.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.