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Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer MPG

EPA fuel economy for 65 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer trims sold from 1984 to 1989. Best ever: 26 MPG (1986 Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD). Latest model year 1989: 16 to 19 MPG combined across 5 trims.

26best combined MPG (1986)
24 / 29city / highway of the best trim
15lowest combined MPG (1985)
6model years rated
$3,280a year to fuel, cheapest 1989 trim at EPA prices

Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer to fuel is the Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (19 MPG) at $3,280 a year. The Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl (16 MPG) costs $3,900, so the thriftier trim saves $620 a year and $3,100 over five years.

1989 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular19$3,280cheapest
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular19$3,280cheapest
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular18$3,470+$180
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD4.0 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular17$3,670+$390
Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD4.0 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular16$3,900+$620

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
1989191822Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd5
1988211923Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd5
1987252426Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD, 2.1 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd6
1986262429Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD, 2.1 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd14
1985262526Cherokee/Wagoneer, 2.1 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd24
1984211924Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd11

Every Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
1989Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular182219468$3,280
1989Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular172219468$3,280
1989Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular162218494$3,470
1989Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD4.0 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1989Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD4.0 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular141816555$3,900
1988Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular192321423$2,970
1988Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular182119468$3,280
1988Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular162118494$3,470
1988Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD4.0 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular162218494$3,470
1988Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD4.0 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular152016555$3,900
1987Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.1 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spd4WD/AWDDiesel242625407$3,590
1987Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular192320444$3,120
1987Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular182219468$3,280
1987Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular172118494$3,470
1987Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD4.0 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular162118494$3,470
1987Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD4.0 L, 6 cylAuto 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD2.1 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdRWDDiesel242926392$3,450
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.1 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spd4WD/AWDDiesel242625407$3,590
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRWDRegular212523386$2,710
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular192421423$2,970
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular192421423$2,970
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular182320444$3,120
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRWDRegular182119468$3,280
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRWDRegular182219468$3,280
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular172018494$3,470
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular172118494$3,470
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular152017523$3,670
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdRWDRegular151816555$3,900
1986Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular151716555$3,900
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.1 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spd4WD/AWDDiesel252626392$3,450
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRWDRegular202422404$2,840
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.1 L, 4 cyl, DieselAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDDiesel212221485$4,270
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRWDRegular192321423$2,970
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular182420444$3,120
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular182320444$3,120
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRWDRegular182320444$3,120
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular182220444$3,120
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRWDRegular182019468$3,280
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRWDRegular182219468$3,280
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular182219468$3,280
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular162118494$3,470
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular172118494$3,470
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular172018494$3,470
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular152017523$3,670
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular162017523$3,670
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdRWDRegular161717523$3,670
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdRWDRegular152017523$3,670
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular161817523$3,670
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular151916555$3,900
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152016555$3,900
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdRWDRegular151715592$4,160
1985Cherokee/Wagoneer2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular151715592$4,160
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular192421423$2,970
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular192321423$2,970
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular192321423$2,970
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular182320444$3,120
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular182220444$3,120
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd4WD/AWDRegular182220444$3,120
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular172118494$3,470
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular172018494$3,470
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular152017523$3,670
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular151716555$3,900
1984Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spd4WD/AWDRegular151716555$3,900

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer?

The most efficient Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer the EPA has rated is the 1986 Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD at 26 MPG combined (24 city, 29 highway).

What MPG does the 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer get?

1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer trims range from 16 to 19 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer has the worst fuel economy?

The 1985 Cherokee/Wagoneer is the lowest rated at 15 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer for a year?

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1989 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer to fuel is the Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (19 MPG) at $3,280 a year. The Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl (16 MPG) costs $3,900, so the thriftier trim saves $620 a year and $3,100 over five years.

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