Jeep Wrangler Unlimited MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2012 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 23 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #70 of 110 (37th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #53 of 58 (9th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #58 of 62 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #70 of 71 (1th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #72 of 72 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #78 of 78 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #91 of 94 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 3 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #70 of 93 (25th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 6 | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | #41 of 111 (64th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited placed highest in 2020 at #41 of 111, and lowest in 2018 at #91 of 94. It spent 1 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 459 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 451 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 414 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel, start-stop | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 14.3 | $3,600 | 411 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 459 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 443 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 394 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 504 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 502 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 504 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 502 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 504 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 502 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 504 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 502 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 504 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 502 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 504 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 502 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 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. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2019 | 18 → 22 mpg | +4 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 22 → 25 mpg | +3 mpg | 460 gal |
What Wrangler Unlimited fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited burns 460 to 605 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 | $1,380 | $1,816 | $436 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $2,118 | $508 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $2,421 | $581 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $2,950 to $3,600 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 25 mpg the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $119 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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