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2018 Jeep Wrangler MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is a small SUV offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 20 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 2017 model. Among 68 small SUVs rated for 2018, it ranks 51st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2018 #51 of 68 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2018 Small SUVs

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1BYD e672 MPGe $1,258
2Nissan Rogue Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
3Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Lexus NX Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
5Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid74 MPGe + 25 MPG $1,545
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51Jeep Wrangler20 MPG $2,325
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68Audi SQ521 MPG $2,821

2018 WranglerOther small SUVsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Wrangler MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual New Wrangler 4WD	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Wrangler 4WD	Gas	17 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual Wrangler 4WD	Gas	17 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Wrangler Unlimited 4WD	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual Wrangler Unlimited 4WD	Gas	16 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD
Tailpipe CO₂: 443 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2018 Jeep Wrangler vs. rivals

vs Dodge Journey 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Journey saves $111/yr vs Nissan Pathfinder 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Pathfinder saves $303/yr vs Toyota Highlander 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Highlander saves $303/yr vs Honda Pilot 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Pilot saves $303/yr vs Hyundai Santa Fe 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Santa Fe saves $387/yr vs Kia Sorento 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sorento saves $387/yr vs Jeep Wrangler Hybrid 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Wrangler saves $144/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Hybrid (24 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 18 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?