- Newest year: 2002
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2002 Jeep Liberty MPG & Fuel Cost
4 configurations · 16–17 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, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002 Jeep Liberty at a glance
The 2002 Jeep Liberty has 4 configurations in the EPA database, rated 16–17 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD at 17 MPG, which costs about $3,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,840 to $4,080, a $240 difference. The Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2002 (class median $4,080 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2002 Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$320
$3,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.40
Per 100 miles
$25.60
Five years
$19,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$240less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Jeep Liberty MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.
- California $5,230
- Washington $4,840
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,630
- Texas $3,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2002 (KJ)
- 2008-2012 (KK)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2002 Jeep Liberty get?
EPA rates the 2002 Jeep Liberty at 16–17 MPG combined across 4 configurations. The most efficient, the Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Jeep Liberty per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,840–$4,080 a year. That is a $240 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Jeep Liberty 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.60 and $27.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Jeep Liberty more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2002 Jeep Liberty compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, $240 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 228 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.