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Jeep Cherokee MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
13 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Jeep Cherokee fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Jeep Cherokee for 13 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 15–37 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 1 configuration rated 37 MPG combined and costing $1,760 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2026 Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD, at 37 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1987.
Jeep Cherokee MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (KM) Generation page | |||
| 2026 | — | 37 | $1,760 |
| 2014-2023 (KL) Generation page | |||
| 2023 | 22–24 | — | $2,700–$2,940 |
| 2022 | 21–26 | — | $2,530–$3,160 |
| 2021 | 21–26 | — | $2,530–$3,160 |
| 2020 | 21–26 | — | $2,530–$3,160 |
| 2019 | 21–26 | — | $2,530–$3,160 |
| 2018 | 21–25 | — | $2,650–$3,600 |
| 2017 | 21–25 | — | $2,650–$3,600 |
| 2016 | 22–25 | — | $2,650–$3,040 |
| 2015 | 21–25 | — | $2,650–$3,050 |
| 2014 | 20–25 | — | $2,650–$3,230 |
| 2000-2001 (XJ) Generation page | |||
| 2001 | 15–18 | — | $3,630–$4,360 |
| 2000 | 16–20 | — | $3,270–$4,080 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Jeep Cherokee generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
Jeep Cherokee MPG history, 1987–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 16–20 |
| 1998 | 16–20 |
| 1997 | 15–20 |
| 1996 | 15–19 |
| 1995 | 15–19 |
| 1994 | 15–19 |
| 1993 | 15–19 |
| 1992 | 15–19 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 15–18 |
| 1990 | 16–20 |
| 1989 | 16–20 |
| 1988 | 16–21 |
| 1987 | 16–21 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Jeep Cherokee's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Jeep Cherokee run 15–37 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 37 MPG.
Which Jeep Cherokee model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 37 MPG.
How much does a Jeep Cherokee cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,760 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,760.
Has the Jeep Cherokee's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2000 to 37 MPG in 2026, 17 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2026 to 2026 (37 MPG).