Jeep Comanche MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jeep Comanche has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1986 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (1986) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 35 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 14 | 26 mpg | 16 mpg | #1 of 18 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Diesel, Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1987 | 11 | 25 mpg | 16 mpg | #1 of 22 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Diesel, Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1988 | 10 | 21 mpg | 16 mpg | #2 of 21 (95th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Jeep Comanche placed highest in 1986 at #1 of 18, and lowest in 1988 at #2 of 21. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 35 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 19 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 19 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.1L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT), turbocharged, Diesel | 24 | 27 | 25 | 460.0 | 14.3 | $3,600 | 407.2 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 21 | 25 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.1L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT), turbocharged, Diesel | 24 | 26 | 25 | 460.0 | 14.3 | $3,600 | 407.2 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.1L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) (MPFI) (NO-CAT), turbocharged, Diesel | 24 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 391.53846153846155 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 1987 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 25 → 21 mpg | -4 mpg | 548 gal |
What Comanche fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Jeep Comanche burns 548 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $2,156 | $513 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $2,516 | $599 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,875 | $685 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $2,950 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 21 mpg the Jeep Comanche is exactly at the median.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Jeep nameplates
Every Jeep model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.