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1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer is a special purpose vehicle offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 39 special purpose vehicles rated for 1989, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 18 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #11 of 39 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway229.410.7
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1989 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Geo Tracker25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van21 MPG $2,214
  6. 11Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer19 MPG $2,447
  7. 39Land Rover Range Rover12 MPG $4,938
1989 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 · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Jimmy 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda MPV 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Space Wagon saves $122/yr vs Isuzu Amigo 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $136/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Cherokee/Wagoneer saves $136/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer?

Up to 19 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer?

The 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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