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1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer is a special purpose vehicle offered in 21 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 22 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 38 special purpose vehicles rated for 1985, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #7 of 38 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2410.29.8
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1985 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Subaru Wagon26 MPG $1,788
  2. 2Grumman Olson Kubvan31 MPG $1,790
  3. 3Subaru Brat25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Dodge Caravan/Ram Van23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
  6. 7Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer22 MPG $2,114
  7. 38Dodge D250 Cab Chassis10 MPG $4,650
1985 Cherokee/WagoneerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cherokee/Wagoneer MPG across model years

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21 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 20 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 19 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 18 MPG 20 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 16 MPG 17 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 16 MPG 18 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Jimmy 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Caravan/Ram Van 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Caravan/Ram Van saves $92/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $101/yr vs Plymouth Voyager 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $101/yr vs Suzuki SJ 410 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $101/yr vs Subaru Brat 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Brat saves $254/yr vs Grumman Olson Kubvan 31 MPG · $1,790/yr Kubvan saves $323/yr vs Subaru Wagon 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Wagon saves $325/yr vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $21/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Diesel (26 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 15 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer?

The 1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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