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Jeep Wrangler 2007 fuel consumption

Jeep Wrangler from 2007 to 2017 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. Starting from 2007 Jeep Wrangler average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2009 it was slightly above industry average, at 2014 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. It is noteworthy during this period that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed significantly throughout the automotive industry. For more details, see the table below.

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

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersJeep WranglerAll carmakersJeep Wrangler
2007+11%+19% +12%+21%
Show all years
2008+12%+19% +13%+21%
2009+14%+19% +14%+21%
2010+16%+19% +16%+21%
2011+19%+19% +19%+21%
2012+21%+19% +23%+21%
2013+23%+30% +27%+22%
2014+26%+30% +30%+22%
2015+27%+30% +33%+22%
2016+28%+30% +36%+22%
2017+28%+30% +38%+22%

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

2007 - 2012

Jeep Wrangler 2007 JK fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines17.0 MPG
13.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines15.7 MPG
15.0 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+9%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines23.8 MPG
9.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines21.6 MPG
10.9 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+19%

According to advertised fuel consumption, Jeep Wrangler 2007 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Jeep Wrangler with automatic transmission consumes around 1.7 litres per 100 km or 15% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Jeep Wrangler fuel economy is one of the worst.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.8 liter diesel engine
Jeep Wrangler 2007 Unlimited 2.8 CRD 177 HP 4x4 automatic 23.8 MPG
9.9 l/100km
19.9 MPG
11.8 l/100km+19%
Jeep Wrangler 2007 Unlimited 2.8 CRD 177 HP 4x4 manual 23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km
3.8 liter petrol engine
Jeep Wrangler 2007 Unlimited 3.8 199 HP 4x4 manual 17.0 MPG
13.8 l/100km
16.6 MPG
14.2 l/100km+3%
Jeep Wrangler 2007 Unlimited 3.8 199 HP 4x4 automatic 17.0 MPG
13.8 l/100km
14.9 MPG
15.8 l/100km+14%
2007 - 2017

Jeep Wrangler 2007 JK fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines20.4 MPG
11.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines15.7 MPG
15.0 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+30%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines26.3 MPG
9.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines21.6 MPG
10.9 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+22%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Jeep Wrangler 2007 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.8 liters per 100 km or 10% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Jeep Wrangler with automatic transmission consumes around 1.7 litres per 100 km or 15% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Jeep Wrangler advertised fuel economy is slightly better than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Jeep Wrangler with 3.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Jeep Wrangler 2007 3.8 199 HP 4x4).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.8 liter diesel engine
Jeep Wrangler 2007 2.8 CRD 177 HP 4x4 manual 28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km
23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km+22%
Jeep Wrangler 2007 2.8 CRD 177 HP 4x4 automatic 24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km
19.9 MPG
11.8 l/100km+22%
3.8 liter petrol engine
Jeep Wrangler 2007 3.8 199 HP 4x4 manual 20.5 MPG
11.5 l/100km
16.6 MPG
14.2 l/100km+23%
Jeep Wrangler 2007 3.8 199 HP 4x4 automatic 20.3 MPG
11.6 l/100km
14.9 MPG
15.8 l/100km+36%

* - 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.