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1988 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer is a special purpose vehicle offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 21 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 34 special purpose vehicles rated for 1988, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 19 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #7 of 34 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 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
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1988 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Subaru Justy33 MPG $1,409
  2. 2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4GMC Jimmy22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Jeep Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
  6. 7Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer21 MPG $2,214
  7. 34Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1988 Cherokee/WagoneerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $3,003/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 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1988 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer vs. rivals

vs Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Blazer 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Blazer saves $101/yr vs GMC Jimmy 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Jimmy saves $101/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $233/yr vs Ford Bronco II 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $233/yr vs Suzuki Samurai 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Samurai saves $354/yr vs Subaru Justy 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Justy saves $805/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer?

Up to 21 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 16 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer?

The 1988 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 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 1988 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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