2018 Jeep Wrangler
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid power. The EPA lists 10 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250 to $3,650 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 18-24 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 24 / 18 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,250-$3,650 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 375-504 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-5 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Wrangler costs about $3,250 to $3,650 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,450. Over five years that is about $17,250 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Wrangler configuration spends about $5,000 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset is about 24 MPG. The Wrangler sits roughly 3 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Wrangler 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| New Wrangler 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| New Wrangler 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| New Wrangler Unlimited 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Wrangler 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Wrangler 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Wrangler records tailpipe CO₂ of 375-504 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-5 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.