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Jeep · model year 1986

1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Special purpose · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Special Purpose Vehicles

EPA figures · 1986fueleconomy.gov
14MPG combined
14/16MPG city / highway
$4,800fuel a year
635 g CO₂ per mile 4.2 L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The CarCody take

The 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine and three-speed automatic return 14 MPG combined, with 14 MPG city and 16 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,800, and tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • Four-wheel or all-wheel drive
  • 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine
  • 16 MPG highway rating
  • Three-speed automatic transmission

Watch for

  • 14 MPG combined fuel economy
  • 14 MPG city rating
  • $4,800 EPA annual fuel cost
  • 634.79 grams per mile tailpipe CO2

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a 1986 Jeep special-purpose vehicle Owners who require four-wheel or all-wheel drive

The Grand Wagoneer makes sense for someone specifically seeking a 1986 Jeep special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its 14 MPG combined rating means fuel economy is not a side issue. The EPA estimate of $4,800 in yearly fuel cost should be part of the purchase decision. Buyers who mainly drive highways get 16 MPG, only slightly above the 14 MPG city figure.

What it is

The 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a special-purpose vehicle powered by a 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine. It uses a three-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel or all-wheel drive.

The numbers

Its combined EPA rating is 14 MPG. The city figure is also 14 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 16 MPG.

What it costs to run

EPA annual fuel cost is $4,800. Tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 grams per mile.

How it compares

Use 14 combined MPG as the figure to compare with other Jeep cars. Its 16 MPG highway rating is only two MPG above its 14 MPG city rating.

Who it suits

This Jeep suits a buyer who wants a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and accepts a 14 MPG combined rating.

Trade-offs

The drivetrain provides four-wheel or all-wheel drive, but fuel use is high at 14 MPG combined. Highway economy improves to 16 MPG, while city economy remains 14 MPG.

Verdict

Choose the Grand Wagoneer if four-wheel or all-wheel drive matters more to you than fuel spending. Its 4.2-liter engine, automatic transmission and 14 MPG combined rating define the ownership choice. The $4,800 annual fuel estimate makes running cost a central consideration, and the 634.79 grams-per-mile CO2 figure adds another clear measure of its gasoline use.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
14 MPG
City MPG
14 MPG
Highway MPG
16 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$4,800
Tailpipe CO₂
635 g per mile
The car
Model year
1986
Body
Special purpose
EPA size class
Special Purpose Vehicles
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
4.2 L 6-cyl
Transmission
Automatic 3-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What fuel does the 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer use?

It uses gasoline.

What is its combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 14 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG figures?

It is rated at 14 MPG city and 16 MPG highway.

How much does it cost to fuel each year?

The EPA annual fuel cost is $4,800.

What drivetrain does it have?

It has four-wheel or all-wheel drive.

What engine and transmission are listed?

The powertrain is a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine with a three-speed automatic transmission.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?

Tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 grams per mile.

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