Jeep Cherokee MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Jeep Cherokee MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 1987 to 2026.
Cherokee MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 183 configurations of the Cherokee across gas and hybrid versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee AWDHybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | AWD | 39 | 35 | 37 | View |
Cherokee MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Cherokee configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Cherokee Fuel Economy Changed
The Cherokee's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 1990: All-wheel drive becomes available. The best all-wheel drive version is rated at 20 MPG combined.
- 2026: The first hybrid Cherokee shows up in the EPA data, rated at up to 37 MPG combined. Every Cherokee the EPA rated for this year is a hybrid. Combined ratings run from 37 MPG.
How the Cherokee Compares
The EPA rated 55 full-size SUVs for 2026. The best Cherokee version, at 37 MPG combined, ranks 1st of 55. Combined ratings in the class run from 14 to 37 MPG, with a median of 21. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Cherokee | 37 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota Grand Highlander | 36 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG |
| 4 | Hyundai Palisade | 34 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus TX | 27 MPG |
What Does a Cherokee Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Cherokee, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Cherokee MPG Questions
Which Cherokee year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Cherokee AWD holds the top EPA rating at 37 MPG combined (39 city, 35 highway).
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid Cherokee?
The 2019 to 2022 Cherokee FWD with the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive is rated at 26 MPG combined (23 city, 31 highway).
Is there still a gas-only Cherokee?
Not in the EPA ratings. The last gas-only Cherokee the EPA rated is from 2023. Every 2026 Cherokee configuration in the EPA data is a hybrid.
Does all-wheel drive hurt Cherokee fuel economy?
A little. On the 2022 Cherokee, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 26 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 24 MPG.
Why doesn't my Cherokee match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 183 ratings for the Cherokee from 1987 to 2026, and every one of them is shown in the table. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov