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1989 Jeep Wrangler MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Jeep Wrangler is a special purpose vehicle offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (16 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1988 model. Among 39 special purpose vehicles rated for 1989, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 16 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #18 of 39 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Jeep Wrangler's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway198.112.4
Combined177.213.8

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. 18Jeep Wrangler17 MPG $2,735
  7. 39Land Rover Range Rover12 MPG $4,938
1989 WranglerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Wrangler MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Wrangler 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Wrangler 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Wrangler 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.2L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Wrangler 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1989 Jeep Wrangler vs. rivals

vs Chrysler Town and Country 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Amigo 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Amigo saves $152/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 4Runner saves $152/yr vs Ford Bronco II 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Bronco II saves $152/yr vs General Motors Coachbuilder Wagon 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Coachbuilder Wagon saves $152/yr vs Nissan Pathfinder 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Wrangler saves $171/yr vs Mitsubishi Montero 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Wrangler saves $171/yr vs Dodge Raider 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Wrangler saves $171/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Jeep Wrangler?

Up to 17 MPG combined (16 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Jeep Wrangler use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1989 Jeep Wrangler's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Jeep Wrangler per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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