Does the 2021 Jeep Wrangler need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$313extra a year
- Premium listed for the 80th Edition 4WD.
- Regular: 14 of 25 trims. Premium: 11 of 25 trims.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80th Edition 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Unlimited Sport RHD 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Freedom 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Islander 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Unlimited 4xe High Altitude 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 20 | $960 | $1,140 |
| Unlimited 4xe Rubicon 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 20 | $960 | $1,140 |
| Unlimited 4xe Sahara 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 20 | $960 | $1,140 |
| Unlimited 80th Edition 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Unlimited Freedom 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Unlimited Islander 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Unlimited Rubicon 392 4WD | 6.4L 8cyl | Premium | 14 | $2,743 | $3,257 |
| Unlimited Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Unlimited Sahara 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Unlimited Sahara Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Unlimited Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Unlimited Sport Altitude 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Unlimited Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Unlimited Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Unlimited Willys Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Willys Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 80th Edition 4WD | Premium |
| 2021 Ford Bronco | 4WD | Regular |
| 2021 Jeep Gladiator | Sport 4x4 | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Freedom 4x2 | Regular |
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 4WD | Regular |
| 2021 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree