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Newest year: 2020
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2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG & Fuel Cost

10 model years · 13–25 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD

$3,050

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

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2005-2010 Next generation: 2021

2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee at a glance

The 2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee covers 10 model years in the EPA database (58 configurations in all), rated 13–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $3,050 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018.

2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee by model year

2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2020	Gas	13–21 MPG	$3,050–$6,040	Ratings changed
2019	Gas, Diesel	13–24 MPG	$3,050–$6,040	Ratings changed
2018	Gas, Diesel	13–25 MPG	$3,050–$6,040	Ratings changed
2017	Gas	15–21 MPG	$3,050–$5,370	Ratings changed
2016	Gas, Diesel	15–25 MPG	$3,050–$5,370	Ratings changed
2015	Gas, Diesel	15–25 MPG	$3,260–$5,370	Ratings changed
2014	Gas, Diesel	15–25 MPG	$3,260–$5,370	Ratings changed
2013	Gas	14–19 MPG	$3,410–$5,590	Ratings changed
2012	Gas	14–19 MPG	$3,410–$5,590	Ratings changed
2011	Gas	15–18 MPG	$3,530–$4,210	First year

What the 2020 Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$254

$3,050 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.08

Per 100 miles

$20.33

Five years

$15,250

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

vs the standard SUV median

$830less a year

Class median $3,880 a year, MY2020

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

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 21 MPG, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $4,010 to $3,050, $960 less.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…

Combined

13–21 MPG

Per year

$3,050–$6,040

Gas configurations (5)

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	19	26	21	$3,050
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	18	25	21	$3,140
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl	5.7L 8-cyl	AWD	14	22	17	$4,460
SRT	6.4L 8-cyl	AWD	13	19	15	$5,370
Trackhawk	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	AWD	11	17	13	$6,040

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

13–24 MPG · $3,050–$6,040/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,790 to $4,010, $220 more.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…

Combined

13–21 MPG

Per year

$3,050–$6,040

See gas configurations

Diesel · 3.0L

Combined

24 MPG

Per year

$4,010

See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	19	26	21	$3,050
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	18	25	21	$3,140
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl	5.7L 8-cyl	AWD	14	22	17	$4,460
SRT	6.4L 8-cyl	AWD	13	19	15	$5,370
Trackhawk	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	AWD	11	17	13	$6,040

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (1)

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee (Most efficient)	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	AWD	21	28	24	$4,010

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

13–25 MPG · $3,050–$6,040/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 25 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $3,050 to $3,790, $740 more.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L…

Combined

13–21 MPG

Per year

$3,050–$6,040

See gas configurations

Diesel · 3.0L

Combined

24–25 MPG

Per year

$3,790–$4,010

See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	19	26	21	$3,050
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	18	25	21	$3,140
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl	5.7L 8-cyl	AWD	14	22	17	$4,460
SRT	6.4L 8-cyl	AWD	13	19	15	$5,370
TrackHawk	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	AWD	11	17	13	$6,040

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient)	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	RWD	22	30	25	$3,790
Grand Cherokee 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	AWD	21	28	24	$4,010

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

15–21 MPG · $3,050–$5,370/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 21 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $3,790 to $3,050, $740 less.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L

Combined

15–21 MPG

Per year

$3,050–$5,370

Gas configurations (4)

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	19	26	21	$3,050
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD	3.6L 6-cyl	4WD	18	25	21	$3,140
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl	5.7L 8-cyl	AWD	14	22	17	$4,460
SRT	6.4L 8-cyl	AWD	13	19	15	$5,370

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

15–25 MPG · $3,050–$5,370/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,790.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L

Combined

15–21 MPG

Per year

$3,050–$5,370

See gas configurations

Diesel · 3.0L

Combined

24–25 MPG

Per year

$3,790–$4,010

See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	19	26	21	$3,050
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD	3.6L 6-cyl	4WD	18	25	21	$3,140
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl	5.7L 8-cyl	AWD	14	22	17	$4,460
SRT8	6.4L 8-cyl	AWD	13	19	15	$5,370

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient)	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	RWD	22	30	25	$3,790
Grand Cherokee 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	21	28	24	$4,010

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

15–25 MPG · $3,260–$5,370/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,790.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L

Combined

15–20 MPG

Per year

$3,260–$5,370

See gas configurations

Diesel · 3.0L

Combined

24–25 MPG

Per year

$3,790–$4,010

See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	17	25	20	$3,260
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD	3.6L 6-cyl	4WD	17	24	19	$3,360
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	RWD	14	22	17	$4,400
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD	5.7L 8-cyl	4WD	14	20	16	$4,650
SRT8	6.4L 8-cyl	4WD	13	19	15	$5,370

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

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

Diesel configurations (2)

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient)	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	RWD	22	30	25	$3,790
Grand Cherokee 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	21	28	24	$4,010

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

15–25 MPG · $3,260–$5,370/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 25 MPG, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $3,410 to $3,790, $380 more.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L

Combined

15–20 MPG

Per year

$3,260–$5,370

See gas configurations

Diesel · 3.0L

Combined

24–25 MPG

Per year

$3,790–$4,010

See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	17	25	20	$3,260
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD	3.6L 6-cyl	4WD	17	24	19	$3,360
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	RWD	14	22	17	$4,400
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD	5.7L 8-cyl	4WD	14	20	16	$4,650
SRT8	6.4L 8-cyl	4WD	13	19	15	$5,370

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

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

Diesel configurations (2)

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient)	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	RWD	22	30	25	$3,790
Grand Cherokee 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	4WD	21	28	24	$4,010

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

14–19 MPG · $3,410–$5,590/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,410.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L

Combined

14–19 MPG

Per year

$3,410–$5,590

Gas configurations (5)

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,410
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD	3.6L 6-cyl	4WD	16	23	19	$3,520
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	RWD	14	20	16	$4,660
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD	5.7L 8-cyl	4WD	13	20	15	$4,940
SRT8	6.4L 8-cyl	4WD	12	18	14	$5,590

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

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

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

14–19 MPG · $3,410–$5,590/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,530 to $3,410, $120 less.

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L

Combined

14–19 MPG

Per year

$3,410–$5,590

Gas configurations (5)

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient)	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	17	23	19	$3,410
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	19	$3,520
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	RWD	14	20	16	$4,660
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD	5.7L 8-cyl	4WD	13	20	15	$4,940
SRT8	6.4L 8-cyl	4WD	12	18	14	$5,590

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

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

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

15–18 MPG · $3,530–$4,210/yr

Gas · 3.6L, 5.7L

Combined

15–18 MPG

Per year

$3,530–$4,210

Gas configurations (6)

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	3.6L 6-cyl	4WD	16	22	18	$3,530
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	4WD	16	22	18	$3,530
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,570
Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$3,570
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	RWD	14	20	16	$4,100
Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD	5.7L 8-cyl	4WD	14	19	15	$4,210

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

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD: $4,140 in California and $2,660 in Texas, a $1,480 difference.

California $4,140
Washington $3,840
New York $3,050
Florida $2,880
Texas $2,660

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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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

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?

EPA rates the 2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee at 13–25 MPG combined across 58 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 Grand Cherokee 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 30 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 13–21 MPG; Diesel: 24–25 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The Grand Cherokee 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2011.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

How does the 2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee) is rated 12–20 MPG combined and costs $3,630–$6,700 a year to fuel; the 2011-2020 model is rated 13–25 MPG and costs $3,050–$6,040 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,050 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,050–$6,040 a year. That is a $2,990 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 100 miles?

About $20.33 per 100 miles for the Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.33 and $40.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The Grand Cherokee 3.6L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,050 a year to fuel, $830 less than the class median of $3,880, and less than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 158 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee different from the 2019 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 21 MPG, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $4,010 to $3,050, $960 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2020 against 6 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee for that year.