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2012 Jeep Wrangler MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (17 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. That's up 1 MPG from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 55th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 17 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #55 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway218.911.2
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 55Jeep Wrangler18 MPG $2,583
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 WranglerOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/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 · 3.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Wrangler 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Wrangler 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

2012 Jeep Wrangler vs. rivals

vs Nissan Xterra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Tribeca 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Touareg Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr Touareg Diesel saves $61/yr vs Volkswagen Tiguan 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Tiguan saves $115/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 4Runner saves $136/yr vs Dodge Durango 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Durango saves $136/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Wrangler saves $152/yr vs GMC Yukon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Wrangler saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Wrangler saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet Avalanche 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Wrangler saves $152/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?

Up to 18 MPG combined (17 city / 21 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Jeep Wrangler use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Jeep Wrangler per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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