Jeep Scrambler MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jeep Scrambler has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1985 to 1986. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1985) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1985). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Pickup Trucks.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 9 | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | #10 of 10 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks |
| 1986 | 3 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #14 of 14 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small 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 Scrambler placed highest in 1985 at #10 of 10, and lowest in 1986 at #14 of 14. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 16 | 17 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 16 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 → 1986 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
What Scrambler fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1986 Jeep Scrambler burns 676 to 767 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 | $2,029 | $2,300 | $271 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,683 | $316 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $3,067 | $361 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1986 model year is $3,650 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $9,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Pickup Trucks
Across the 20 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Pickup Trucks, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 17 mpg the Jeep Scrambler is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $758 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small 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.