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Jeep Wrangler 1987 fuel consumption

Jeep Wrangler from 1987 to 1996 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 18% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 15% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 20% higher. Since 1990 the Jeep Wrangler average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been similar to average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersJeep Wrangler
1990+5%+6%
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1991+5%+6%
1992+5%+6%
1993+5%+6%
1994+6%+5%
1995+5%+5%
1996+4%+5%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Jeep Wrangler.

1987 - 1996

Jeep Wrangler 1987 YJ fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines16.4 MPG
14.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines15.9 MPG
14.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+6%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Jeep Wrangler 1987 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.5 liters per 100 km or 3% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Jeep Wrangler advertised fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is one of the worst.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Jeep Wrangler with 4.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Jeep Wrangler 1987 4.0i 184 HP 4x4), but despite this 75% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.5 liter petrol engine
Jeep Wrangler 1987 2.5i 121 HP 4x4 manual 17.6 MPG
13.4 l/100km
16.1 MPG
14.6 l/100km+9%
Jeep Wrangler 1987 2.5i 121 HP 4x4 manual 17.6 MPG
13.4 l/100km
16.1 MPG
14.6 l/100km+9%
4.0 liter petrol engine
Jeep Wrangler 1987 4.0i 184 HP 4x4 manual 15.7 MPG
15.0 l/100km
15.6 MPG
15.1 l/100km+1%
Jeep Wrangler 1987 4.0i 184 HP 4x4 automatic 15.2 MPG
15.5 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.