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1990 Jeep Wrangler MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Jeep Wrangler is a special purpose vehicle offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (16 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 42 special purpose vehicles rated for 1990, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 16 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #20 of 42 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Jeep Wrangler's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway198.112.4
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1990 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Geo Tracker24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van22 MPG $2,114
  6. 20Jeep Wrangler17 MPG $2,735
  7. 42Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1990 WranglerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Wrangler MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Wrangler 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Wrangler 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Wrangler 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.2L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Wrangler 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

1990 Jeep Wrangler vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Blazer 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Blazer saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Lumina/APV Minivan saves $152/yr vs Chrysler Town and Country 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Town and Country saves $152/yr vs GMC Jimmy 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Jimmy saves $152/yr vs Isuzu Amigo 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Amigo saves $152/yr vs Nissan Pathfinder 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Wrangler saves $171/yr vs Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Wrangler saves $171/yr vs Dodge Raider 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Wrangler saves $171/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Jeep Wrangler?

Up to 17 MPG combined (16 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Jeep Wrangler use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Jeep Wrangler?

The 1990 Jeep Wrangler's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Jeep Wrangler per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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