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Jeep J-20 Pickup MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Jeep J-20 Pickup, from 1985 to 1988. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1988, at 11 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1988 model is 35% less efficient than the median full-size pickup that year (11 vs. 17 MPG).

Most efficient year198811 MPG combined
Latest (1988)11 MPG$4,227/yr to fuel
First rated (1985)11 MPG$4,227/yr at today's prices
Model years rated44 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • J-20 Pickup, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • 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 J-20 Pickup model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1988 Gas 11 MPG 10 / 12 17 — 1 $4,227
1987 Gas 11 MPG 10 / 12 17 — 1 $4,227
1986 Gas 11 MPG 10 / 12 17 — 1 $4,227
1985 Gas 11 MPG 10 / 12 16 — 1 $4,227

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

Compare J-20 Pickup model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Jeep J-20 Pickup year has the best fuel economy?

The 1986 Jeep J-20 Pickup, rated up to 11 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $4,227 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Jeep J-20 Pickup?

The 1988 Jeep J-20 Pickup is rated up to 11 MPG combined.

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