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1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer is a special purpose vehicle offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG. That's down 3 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 33 special purpose vehicles rated for 1987, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 19 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #8 of 33 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway239.810.2
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 1987 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Chevrolet Blazer21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Jeep Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5GMC Jimmy21 MPG $2,214
  6. 8Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer20 MPG $2,325
  7. 33Dodge D250 Cab Chassis10 MPG $4,650
1987 Cherokee/WagoneerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,906/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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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 19 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Blazer saves $111/yr vs GMC Jimmy 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Jimmy saves $111/yr vs Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Voyager/Grand Voyager saves $111/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $122/yr vs Ford Bronco II 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $122/yr vs Isuzu Trooper Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $198/yr vs Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van saves $211/yr vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer Diesel saves $105/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Diesel (25 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer?

Up to 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer?

The 1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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