The Jeep Wagoneer L does 19 mpg combined (16.3 city, 22.8 highway), which works out to about $2,021 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 3L 6-cyl does 20 mpg while 4L 6-cyl does 16 — a difference of $480 a year. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Jeep Wagoneer L engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Jeep Wagoneer L ranges from 20 down to 16 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $480 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 17 / 24 | 2023–2025 | $1,920 | |
| 4L 6-cyl | 14 / 19 | 1989–1989 | $2,400 |
What that actually costs
The Jeep Wagoneer L burns a gallon every 19 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 632 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$91 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Jeep Wagoneer L gives up 6.5 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 22.8 out there against 16.3 in town, a 40% drop worth $672 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 16.3 mpg | $2,356 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22.8 mpg | $1,684 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.5 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Wagoneer L changed over the years
The Wagoneer L peaked in 2025 at 20 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1989 at 16 — 4 mpg apart, or $480 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2025 car does 20. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2024 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2023 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1989 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 |
MPG is a number. Dollars per year is the answer.
- Fuel profile built from your actual mileage and local prices
- Fuel tracker: what you really spend, month by month
- Insurance and fuel folded into 5-year cost to own
- Compare any two cars on total cost, not sticker price
- No ads, no tracking — and much more
How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Jeep Wagoneer L — 2 engines across 1989–2025. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Jeep Wagoneer L get?
19 mpg combined on average — 16.3 in the city and 22.8 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1989–2025.
How much does a Jeep Wagoneer L cost in fuel per year?
About $2,021 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,105 over five years, or 0.168 dollars a mile.
Which Wagoneer L engine is the most economical?
The 3L 6-cyl at 20 mpg, against 16 for the 4L 6-cyl — a difference of about $480 a year.
Is the Wagoneer L good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world Wagoneer L figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Jeep Wagoneer L is $3,300 against the $2,021 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 20 and 16 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.