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2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 15–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee at a glance
The 2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee covers 2 model years in the EPA database (11 configurations in all), rated 15–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee by model year
What the 2001 Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$210less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Jeep Cherokee MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 18 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,630, $360 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
2000 Jeep Cherokee MPG
16–20 MPG · $3,270–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Cherokee 2.5L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 3-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Cherokee 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (XJ)
- 2014-2023 (KL)
- 2026 (KM)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee at 15–20 MPG combined across 11 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Cherokee 2.5L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee?
The Cherokee 2.5L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Jeep Cherokee per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,630–$4,360 a year. That is a $730 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.20 and $29.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Jeep Cherokee more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2001 Jeep Cherokee compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Cherokee 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $210 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 200 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Jeep Cherokee different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 18 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,630, $360 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2001 against 7 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Jeep Cherokee for that year.