1987 Jeep J-20 Pickup Truck 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Pickup Trucks4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
10
MPG
Highway
12
MPG
Combined
11
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
10
Hwy
12
Comb
11
Fuel cost: $6,150/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$6,150

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-18,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
808 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
27.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5.9L 8-cyl
Transmission
3-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
5.9L, 8-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$6,123/yr
California
$5.957/gal$8,123/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$5,302/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$5,640/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$6,166/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$6,150/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$7,624/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$6,297/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$5,924/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$6,065/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 11 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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