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2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee MPG & Fuel Cost

10 model years · 20–26 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD

$2,700

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2000-2001 Next generation: 2026

2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee at a glance

The 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee covers 10 model years in the EPA database (86 configurations in all), rated 20–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $2,700 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee by model year

2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2023	Gas	22–24 MPG	$2,700–$2,940	Ratings changed
2022	Gas	21–26 MPG	$2,530–$3,160	Ratings changed
2021	Gas	21–26 MPG	$2,530–$3,160	Ratings changed
2020	Gas	21–26 MPG	$2,530–$3,160	Ratings changed
2019	Gas	21–26 MPG	$2,530–$3,160	Ratings changed
2018	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,650–$3,600	Ratings changed
2017	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,650–$3,600	Ratings changed
2016	Gas	22–25 MPG	$2,650–$3,040	Ratings changed
2015	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,650–$3,050	Ratings changed
2014	Gas	20–25 MPG	$2,650–$3,230	First year

What the 2023 Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD costs to drive

Per month

$225

$2,700 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.50

Per 100 miles

$18.00

Five years

$13,500

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small SUV median

$40more a year

Class median $2,660 a year, MY2023

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2023 Jeep Cherokee MPG

Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 24 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,530 to $2,700, $170 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

22–24 MPG

Per year

$2,700–$2,940

Gas configurations (2)

2023 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	29	24	$2,700
Trailhawk	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	20	26	22	$2,940

2022 Jeep Cherokee MPG

21–26 MPG · $2,530–$3,160/yr

Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,530.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.2L

Combined

21–26 MPG

Per year

$2,530–$3,160

Gas configurations (7)

2022 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	23	31	26	$2,530
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	25	$2,590
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	29	24	$2,700
Cherokee 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	29	24	$2,710
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl FWD	3.2L 6-cyl	FWD	20	29	23	$2,840
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl AWD	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	19	27	22	$2,940

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2022 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Trailhawk	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	18	24	21	$3,160

2021 Jeep Cherokee MPG

21–26 MPG · $2,530–$3,160/yr

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,530.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.2L

Combined

21–26 MPG

Per year

$2,530–$3,160

Gas configurations (9)

2021 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	23	31	26	$2,530
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	25	$2,590
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	29	24	$2,700
Cherokee 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	29	24	$2,710
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl FWD	3.2L 6-cyl	FWD	20	29	23	$2,840
Active Drive II 2.0L 4-cyl turbo	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	20	27	23	$2,840

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2021 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl AWD	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	19	27	22	$2,940
Active Drive II 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	18	26	21	$3,070
Trailhawk	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	18	24	21	$3,160

2020 Jeep Cherokee MPG

21–26 MPG · $2,530–$3,160/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,530.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.2L

Combined

21–26 MPG

Per year

$2,530–$3,160

Gas configurations (10)

2020 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	23	31	26	$2,530
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	25	$2,590
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	29	24	$2,700
Cherokee 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	29	24	$2,710
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl FWD	3.2L 6-cyl	FWD	20	29	23	$2,840
Active Drive II 2.0L 4-cyl turbo	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	20	27	23	$2,840

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2020 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl AWD	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	19	27	22	$2,940
Trailhawk 2.0L 4-cyl turbo	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	20	26	22	$2,940
Active Drive II 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	18	26	21	$3,070
Trailhawk 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	18	24	21	$3,160

2019 Jeep Cherokee MPG

21–26 MPG · $2,530–$3,160/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,650 to $2,530, $120 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.2L

Combined

21–26 MPG

Per year

$2,530–$3,160

Gas configurations (10)

2019 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	23	31	26	$2,530
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	25	$2,590
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	29	24	$2,700
Cherokee 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	29	24	$2,710
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl FWD	3.2L 6-cyl	FWD	20	29	23	$2,840
Active Drive II 2.0L 4-cyl turbo	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	20	27	23	$2,840

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2019 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl AWD	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	19	27	22	$2,940
Trailhawk 2.0L 4-cyl turbo	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	20	26	22	$2,940
Active Drive II 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	18	26	21	$3,070
Trailhawk 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	18	24	21	$3,160

2018 Jeep Cherokee MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,650–$3,600/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,650.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.2L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,650–$3,600

Gas configurations (10)

2018 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 9-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	25	$2,650
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	25	$2,650
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl FWD	3.2L 6-cyl	FWD	21	29	24	$3,160
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	28	23	$2,780
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	28	23	$2,780
Active Drive II 2.4L 4-cyl	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	27	23	$2,830

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2018 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl AWD	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	20	27	23	$3,250
Trailhawk 2.4L 4-cyl	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	19	25	22	$3,030
Active Drive II 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	18	26	21	$3,500
Trailhawk 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	18	24	21	$3,600

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at midgrade gasoline $4.96/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2017 Jeep Cherokee MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,650–$3,600/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,650.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.2L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,650–$3,600

Gas configurations (10)

2017 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 9-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	25	$2,650
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	25	$2,650
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl FWD	3.2L 6-cyl	FWD	21	29	24	$3,160
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	28	23	$2,780
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	28	23	$2,780
Active Drive II 2.4L 4-cyl	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	27	23	$2,830

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2017 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl AWD	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	20	27	23	$3,250
Trailhawk 2.4L 4-cyl	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	19	25	22	$3,030
Active Drive II 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	18	26	21	$3,500
Trailhawk 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	18	24	21	$3,600

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at midgrade gasoline $4.96/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2016 Jeep Cherokee MPG

22–25 MPG · $2,650–$3,040/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,650.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.2L

Combined

22–25 MPG

Per year

$2,650–$3,040

Gas configurations (10)

2016 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 9-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	25	$2,650
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	25	$2,650
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl FWD	3.2L 6-cyl	FWD	21	29	24	$2,770
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	28	23	$2,780
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	28	23	$2,780
Active Drive II 2.4L 4-cyl	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	27	23	$2,830

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2016 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl AWD	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	20	27	23	$2,850
Trailhawk 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	19	26	22	$3,010
Trailhawk 2.4L 4-cyl	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	19	25	22	$3,030
Active Drive II 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	19	26	22	$3,040

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2015 Jeep Cherokee MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,650–$3,050/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,650.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.2L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,650–$3,050

Gas configurations (10)

2015 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 9-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	25	$2,650
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	25	$2,650
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl FWD	3.2L 6-cyl	FWD	21	29	24	$2,770
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	28	23	$2,780
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 9-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	28	23	$2,780
Active Drive II 2.4L 4-cyl	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	27	23	$2,830

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2015 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl AWD	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	20	27	23	$2,850
Trailhawk 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	19	26	22	$3,010
Trailhawk 2.4L 4-cyl	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	19	25	22	$3,030
Active Drive II 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	19	26	21	$3,050

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2014 Jeep Cherokee MPG

20–25 MPG · $2,650–$3,230/yr

Gas · 2.4L, 3.2L

Combined

20–25 MPG

Per year

$2,650–$3,230

Gas configurations (8)

2014 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	25	$2,650
Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	21	28	23	$2,780
Active Drive II 2.4L 4-cyl	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	27	23	$2,830
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl FWD	3.2L 6-cyl	FWD	19	28	22	$2,930
Cherokee 3.2L 6-cyl AWD	3.2L 6-cyl	AWD	19	26	22	$3,020
Trailhawk 2.4L 4-cyl	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	19	25	22	$3,030

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2014 Jeep Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Active Drive II 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	19	26	21	$3,060
Trailhawk 3.2L 6-cyl	3.2L 6-cyl	4WD	18	25	20	$3,230

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD: $3,670 in California and $2,360 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.

California $3,670
Washington $3,410
New York $2,700
Florida $2,550
Texas $2,360

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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24 MPG · $3,370/yr

2023 Acura RDX

24 MPG · $3,350/yr

2023 Cadillac XT5

24 MPG · $3,350/yr

2023 Genesis GV70

24 MPG · $3,300/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

2000-2001 (XJ)
2014-2023 (KL)
2026 (KM)

All Jeep Cherokee years All Jeep models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee get?

EPA rates the 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee at 20–26 MPG combined across 86 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Cherokee 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 31 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee?

The Cherokee 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2023.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

How does the 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee) is rated 15–20 MPG combined and costs $3,270–$4,360 a year to fuel; the 2014-2023 model is rated 20–26 MPG and costs $2,530–$3,600 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Jeep Cherokee per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,700 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,700–$2,940 a year. That is a $240 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Jeep Cherokee 100 miles?

About $18.00 per 100 miles for the Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.00 and $19.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2023 Jeep Cherokee more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD is rated 21 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2023 Jeep Cherokee compare with other small SUV configurations?

The Cherokee 2.4L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,700 a year to fuel, $40 more than the class median of $2,660, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 297 rated small SUV configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2023 Jeep Cherokee different from the 2022 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 24 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,530 to $2,700, $170 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2023 against 7 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Jeep Cherokee for that year.