What is the fuel consumption of a Jeep Wrangler two-door in the UK?

The Jeep Wrangler two-door has an official combined fuel consumption of 8.9-9.6L/100km (31.7-29.4mpg) under NEDC test conditions. In real-world UK driving conditions, expect 11.9-12.0L/100km (23.7-23.5mpg) for the Sahara and Rubicon trims respectively.

Key factors affecting the Wrangler's MPG include:

1. Weight: At nearly 2 tonnes, the Wrangler's body-on-frame construction impacts efficiency compared to lighter SUVs like the Land Rover Defender (2.4 tonnes) or Toyota Land Cruiser (2.5 tonnes)
2. Aerodynamics: The boxy shape creates significant drag (Cd~0.45) versus modern SUVs (typically 0.30-0.35)
3. Engine characteristics: The 2.0L turbo petrol (used in UK models) performs best between 2,000-3,500 RPM
4. Driving style: Aggressive acceleration can increase consumption by 20-30%

For UK buyers comparing 4x4s:

• Land Rover Defender 90: 30.1-33.2mpg (official)
• Toyota Land Cruiser: 30.4mpg (official)
• Suzuki Jimny: 35.8mpg (official)

Remember these NEDC figures are laboratory tests - real-world figures from WhatCar?'s True MPG tests show most 4x4s achieve 20-25% worse economy than official claims.