The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer 2WD with the 5.7L V8 gets 18 MPG combined. It’s not going to win any awards for being green, but that’s what you get when you want space, towing capability, and a traditional American SUV experience over getting the best gas mileage. This Wagoneer is for hauling families, boats, and travel trailers with confidence and style, not for saving money at the gas pump.

City and highway performance

The 5.7L V8 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission provides the power and smoothness you’d expect in a large SUV. The EPA estimates 16 MPG in the city. To understand why it’s so low, consider the Wagoneer’s weight and large size which mean that stop-and-go driving is hard on fuel consumption. It does better on the open road, achieving 22 MPG on the highway. The 8-speed transmission helps the engine cruise at lower RPMs, maximizing its efficiency when aerodynamic drag is the main issue.

Annual fuel cost

The EPA calculates the annual fuel cost for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer 2WD 5.7L at $2,900. This is based on driving 15,000 miles per year, with a 55/45 split between city and highway driving, using the national average fuel price at the time of calculation, but fuel prices can change. Depending on how you drive and local fuel prices, your actual costs could be higher or lower. Remember to think about potential changes in fuel costs when you’re budgeting for your vehicle.

Real-world expectations

The EPA estimates are a starting point, but your actual fuel economy will vary. How aggressively you drive, how much you’re carrying, and towing will all decrease MPG. If you accelerate gently and drive at consistent highway speeds, you might get close to or even slightly exceed the EPA numbers. Tire pressure, vehicle maintenance, and even the temperature outside can affect fuel consumption. The engine will burn more fuel on cold starts, for instance. Being aware of these things will help you get closer to the factory MPG numbers.

How it compares

The Wagoneer’s fuel economy is similar to other large, body-on-frame SUVs. For example, a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD with the 5.3L V8 gets an EPA-estimated 15 MPG city and 20 MPG highway, which is close to the Wagoneer. The Ford Expedition 2WD with its turbocharged 3.5L V6 gets slightly better numbers, around 17 MPG city and 23 MPG highway, although the real-world driving experience between the two SUVs may even out the differences. For individuals considering all Jeep fuel economy data or the WAGONEER MPG across all years, the 2WD Wagoneer does reasonably well for an SUV of this size.

Tips to maximize efficiency

The 5.7L V8 responds well to smooth driving. Avoid accelerating and braking hard, especially in the city. When you can, anticipate traffic and maintain a steady speed to reduce wasted fuel during acceleration.

Make sure your tires are inflated to the recommended pressure on the doorjamb sticker. Underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, which makes the engine work harder and use more fuel.

Reduce weight. Carrying heavy items in the cargo area or on the roof rack will decrease fuel economy. Remove anything you don’t need, especially when you’re commuting or running errands.

Service the vehicle. Regular maintenance, like oil changes, air filter replacements, and spark plug inspections, keeps the engine running efficiently. A well-maintained engine will always get better fuel economy.

Don’t idle for too long. If you’re waiting for someone or stopped for more than a minute or two, turn off the engine. Modern engines restart quickly and efficiently, so idling for a long time is unnecessary and wasteful. Minimizing remote starts is also important, especially on milder days.