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1998 Jeep Cherokee MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 Jeep Cherokee is a special purpose vehicle offered in 7 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 16 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1997 model. Among 50 special purpose vehicles rated for 1998, it ranks 9th 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, 1998 #9 of 50 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1998 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.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 1998 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
2Suzuki Sidekick22 MPG $2,114
3Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
4Honda CR-V21 MPG $2,214
5Mitsubishi Montero Sport21 MPG $2,214
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9Jeep Cherokee20 MPG $2,325
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50Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558

1998 CherokeeOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Cherokee MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Cherokee 2WD	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Cherokee 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Cherokee 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Cherokee 4WD	Gas	16 MPG	18 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Cherokee 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Cherokee 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1998 Jeep Cherokee vs. rivals

vs Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Amigo 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Rodeo 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 Mitsubishi Nativa 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Nativa saves $111/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1998 Jeep Cherokee use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee?