- Newest year: 2026
- Hybrid
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2026 Jeep Cherokee MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 37 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026 Jeep Cherokee at a glance
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 37 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD at 37 MPG, which costs about $1,760 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2026 (class median $3,110 a year).
What the 2026 Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$147
$1,760 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.93
Per 100 miles
$11.73
Five years
$8,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,350less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Jeep Cherokee MPG
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 39 | 35 | 37 | $1,760 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $2,400 in California and $1,540 in Texas, a $860 difference.
- California $2,400
- Washington $2,220
- New York $1,760
- Florida $1,670
- Texas $1,540
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (XJ)
- 2014-2023 (KL)
- 2026 (KM)
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2026 Jeep Cherokee compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee) is rated 20–26 MPG combined and costs $2,530–$3,600 a year to fuel; the 2026 model is rated 37 MPG and costs $1,760 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Jeep Cherokee get?
EPA rates the 2026 Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 37 MPG combined (39 city / 35 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Jeep Cherokee per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $1,760 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,760 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Jeep Cherokee 100 miles?
About $11.73 per 100 miles for the Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Jeep Cherokee more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 39 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2026 Jeep Cherokee compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Cherokee 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $1,760 a year to fuel, $1,350 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.