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Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer MPG by year

The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer, from 1984 to 1989. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1989 model is 10% less efficient than the best 1984 model (19 vs. 21 MPG). The 1989 model is 12% more efficient than the median special purpose vehicle that year (19 vs. 17 MPG).

Most efficient year198623 MPG combined
Latest (1989)19 MPG$2,447/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)21 MPG$2,214/yr at today's prices
Model years rated656 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Cherokee/Wagoneer, most efficient version
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  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Cherokee/Wagoneer model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1989 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 16
18 / 22 17 — 5 $2,447
1988 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 16
19 / 23 16.5 — 5 $2,214
1987 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 17
19 / 23 17 — 5 $2,325
1986 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 16
21 / 25 17.5 — 12 $2,022
1985 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 15
20 / 24 17 — 21 $2,114
1984 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 16
19 / 24 17 — 8 $2,214

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer year has the best fuel economy?

The 1986 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,022 a year.

Which Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1989 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $2,447 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer?

The 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer is rated up to 19 MPG combined.

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