1997 Jeep Wrangler fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 18 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 17 city / 19 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 15 to 18 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 17 and 19 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,700 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Wrangler 4WD Automatic (L3) | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Wrangler 4WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Wrangler 4WD Automatic (L3) | 6-cyl 4.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 16 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,700 per year in fuel, versus $4,450 for the least efficient.