Against 283 other V6 cars rated 2023–2025, the Wagoneer L trails their 21.1 mpg average by 1.1 mpg, about $100 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1989, the 3L 6-cyl (2023–2025), does 20 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4L 6-cyl (1989), 16: $480 a year apart.
Every Jeep Wagoneer L engine, compared
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Lexus GX gets 17 mpg, the Cadillac Escalade 18.3 mpg and the Hyundai Palisade 24.8 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2025 Wagoneer L.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2025) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2023–2025 | +$100 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L gives up 7 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 17 in the city, $659 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2025) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (41%) | 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.
| 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 |
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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 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1989 the Wagoneer L has averaged 19 mpg.
Is the 2025 Wagoneer L more efficient than the 2024?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which Wagoneer L year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Wagoneer L get better gas mileage than the Lexus GX?
Yes: 20 mpg for the 2025 Wagoneer L against 17 for the 2026 Lexus GX, about $339 a year less to run.
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