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1997 Jeep Cherokee MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Jeep Cherokee is a special purpose vehicle offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1996 model. Among 44 special purpose vehicles rated for 1997, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #7 of 44 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Jeep Cherokee's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway239.810.2
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 1997 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Geo Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Mitsubishi Montero Sport21 MPG $2,214
  6. 7Jeep Cherokee20 MPG $2,325
  7. 44Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1997 CherokeeOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cherokee MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 19 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cherokee 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cherokee 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cherokee 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. rivals

vs Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda CR-V 21 MPG · $2,214/yr CR-V saves $111/yr vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Montero Sport saves $111/yr vs Chevrolet Blazer 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Cherokee saves $122/yr vs GMC Jimmy 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Cherokee saves $122/yr vs Geo Tracker 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Tracker saves $211/yr vs Suzuki Sidekick 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Sidekick saves $211/yr vs Toyota RAV4 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RAV4 saves $303/yr vs Nissan Truck 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Jeep Cherokee use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?

The 1997 Jeep Cherokee's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Jeep Cherokee per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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