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2018 Jeep Wrangler MPG & Fuel Cost
10 configurations · 18–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018 Jeep Wrangler at a glance
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 10 configurations in the EPA database, rated 18–24 MPG combined. The most efficient is the New Wrangler 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD at 24 MPG, which costs about $3,410 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,190 to $3,710, a $520 difference. The New Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2018 (class median $2,960 a year).
What the 2018 New Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$266
$3,190 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.32
Per 100 miles
$21.27
Five years
$15,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$230more a year
Class median $2,960 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Jeep Wrangler MPG
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 8-spd (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,190 |
| New Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,200 |
| New Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,280 |
| New Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,380 |
| Wrangler 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 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 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Wrangler (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 25 | 24 | $3,410 |
| New Wrangler Unlimited | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 22 | 24 | 22 | $3,580 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the New Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD: $4,350 in California and $2,790 in Texas, a $1,560 difference.
- California $4,350
- Washington $4,030
- New York $3,200
- Florida $3,020
- Texas $2,790
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 small SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler) is rated 16–18 MPG combined and costs $3,540–$4,080 a year to fuel; the 2018 model is rated 18–24 MPG and costs $3,190–$3,710 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler get?
EPA rates the 2018 Jeep Wrangler at 18–24 MPG combined across 10 configurations. The most efficient, the New Wrangler 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 24 MPG combined (23 city / 25 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 18–20 MPG; Hybrid: 22–24 MPG.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Jeep Wrangler per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the New Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $3,190 a year. Across all 10 configurations the cost runs $3,190–$3,710 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Jeep Wrangler 100 miles?
About $21.27 per 100 miles for the New Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.27 and $24.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 Jeep Wrangler more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The New Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 18 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler compare with other small SUV configurations?
The New Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $3,190 a year to fuel, $230 more than the class median of $2,960, and less than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 223 rated small SUV configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Jeep Wrangler hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
No. The best hybrid (New Wrangler 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 4WD) is rated 24 MPG against 20 MPG for the best gas version (New Wrangler Unlimited 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD). At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $3,410 versus $3,190 a year, $220 more.
Is the 2018 Jeep Wrangler different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 24 MPG, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $3,540 to $3,410, $130 less. EPA lists 10 configurations for 2018 against 4 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Jeep Wrangler for that year.