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2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler MPG & Fuel Cost
11 model years · 16–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler at a glance
The 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler covers 11 model years in the EPA database (40 configurations in all), rated 16–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $3,540 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017; 2014, 2015 and 2016 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,540–$3,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,540–$3,710 | Same EPA ratings as 2015 |
| 2015 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,540–$3,710 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,540–$3,710 | Same EPA ratings as 2013 |
| 2013 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,540–$3,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,540–$3,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 17 MPG | $3,940–$3,950 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 17 MPG | $3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 16–18 MPG | $3,630–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 16–18 MPG | $3,630–$4,080 | First year |
What the 2017 Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$295
$3,540 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.90
Per 100 miles
$23.60
Five years
$17,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$650more a year
Class median $2,890 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Jeep Wrangler MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,540.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
| Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
| Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,710 |
2016 Jeep Wrangler MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2015
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
2015 Jeep Wrangler MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Jeep Wrangler MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2013
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013
2013 Jeep Wrangler MPG
18 MPG · $3,540–$3,710/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,540.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
| Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
| Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,710 |
2012 Jeep Wrangler MPG
18 MPG · $3,540–$3,710/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,940 to $3,540, $400 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
| Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,710 |
2011 Jeep Wrangler MPG
17 MPG · $3,940–$3,950/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $3,940, $100 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,940 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
2010 Jeep Wrangler MPG
17 MPG · $3,840/yr
Versus 2009: 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 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
2009 Jeep Wrangler MPG
16–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,080/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,840, $210 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
2008 Jeep Wrangler MPG
16–18 MPG · $3,630–$4,080/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
2007 Jeep Wrangler MPG
16–18 MPG · $3,630–$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 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Wrangler 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD: $4,820 in California and $3,090 in Texas, a $1,730 difference.
- California $4,820
- Washington $4,470
- New York $3,540
- Florida $3,350
- Texas $3,090
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (TJ)
- 2007-2017 (JK)
- 2018
- 2019-2027* (JL)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler get?
EPA rates the 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler at 16–18 MPG combined across 40 configurations and 11 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 18 MPG (17 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler?
The Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017. In 2014, 2015 and 2016 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Jeep Wrangler) is rated 14–17 MPG combined and costs $3,840–$4,670 a year to fuel; the 2007-2017 model is rated 16–18 MPG and costs $3,540–$4,080 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Jeep Wrangler per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $3,540 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,540–$3,710 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Jeep Wrangler 100 miles?
About $23.60 per 100 miles for the Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.60 and $24.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 17 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $3,540 a year to fuel, $650 more than the class median of $2,890, and less than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 198 rated small SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,540. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2017 against 4 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Jeep Wrangler for that year.