- Newest year: 2006
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- Same as 2005
2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 14–17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ at a glance
The 2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ covers 4 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 14–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004 and 2005; 2006 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gas | 14–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,670 | Same EPA ratings as 2005 |
| 2005 | Gas | 14–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,080 | First year |
What the 2006 Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$320
$3,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.40
Per 100 miles
$25.60
Five years
$19,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$240less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
2005 Jeep Wrangler/TJ MPG
14–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
2004 Jeep Wrangler/TJ MPG
16–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2003 Jeep Wrangler/TJ MPG
16–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 18 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 18 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.
- California $5,230
- Washington $4,840
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,630
- Texas $3,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2003-2006 (TJ)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ get?
EPA rates the 2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ at 14–17 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD, is rated 17 MPG (16 city, 19 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ?
Every model year of the 2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ tops out at 17 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004 and 2005. In 2006 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,840–$4,670 a year. That is a $830 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.60 and $31.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD is rated 16 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, $240 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ different from the 2005 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 3 configurations rated 14–17 MPG combined. See the 2005 Jeep Wrangler/TJ for that year.