Against 283 other V6 cars rated 2023–2025, the Wagoneer 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 1984, the 2.1L 4-cyl (1985–1987), does 25.7 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2.8L 6-cyl (1984–1986), 17: $765 a year apart.
Every Jeep Wagoneer engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1L 4-cyl | 24.3 / 27 | 1985–1987 | $1,494 | |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 18.7 / 23 | 1984–1989 | $1,892 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 17 / 24 | 2023–2025 | $1,920 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl Hybrid | 16 / 22 | 2022–2023 | $2,133 | |
| 4L 6-cyl | 15.5 / 20.5 | 1987–1990 | $2,220 | |
| 2.8L 6-cyl | 15.3 / 19 | 1984–1986 | $2,259 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Passport gets 21 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2025 Wagoneer. The Wagoneer costs the most of them to run: $91 a year more than the Honda Passport.
| 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 | $3,386 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer 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 changed over the years
The Wagoneer peaked in 1987 at 21.5 mpg (20 city, 23.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1990 at 16 — 5.5 mpg apart, or $614 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2025 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2024 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2023 | 16.5 / 23 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2022 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 15 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 1989 | 16.5 / 21 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 1988 | 17.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 1987 | 20 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,786 | |
| 1986 | 19.5 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,786 | |
| 1985 | 20.5 / 21.5 | 2 | $1,786 | |
| 1984 | 17 / 22 | 2 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 18 EPA ratings of the Jeep Wagoneer — 6 engines across 1984–2025. 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 $3,386. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Wagoneer has averaged 19.7 mpg.
Is the 2025 Wagoneer more efficient than the 2024?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which Wagoneer year has the best gas mileage?
The 1987, at 21.5 mpg combined (20 city, 23.5 highway).
Does the Wagoneer get better gas mileage than the Honda Passport?
No: 20 mpg for the 2025 Wagoneer against 21 for the 2026 Honda Passport, about $91 a year more to run.
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