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2018 Jeep Cherokee MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee is a small SUV offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 68 small SUVs rated for 2018, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 21 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2018 #27 of 68 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	21	8.9	11.2
Highway	30	12.8	7.8
Combined	25	10.6	9.4

How it ranks among 2018 Small SUVs

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1BYD e672 MPGe $1,258
2Nissan Rogue Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
3Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Lexus NX Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
5Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid74 MPGe + 25 MPG $1,545
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27Jeep Cherokee25 MPG $1,860
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68Audi SQ521 MPG $2,821

2018 CherokeeOther small SUVsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Cherokee MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee FWD	Gas	21 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee FWD	Flex-fuel	21 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD	Gas	21 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD	Flex-fuel	21 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
4WD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II	Gas	21 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
4WD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	Gas	19 MPG	25 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee FWD	Gas	21 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,203
AWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,299
4WD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,518
4WD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,518

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 361 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2018 Jeep Cherokee vs. rivals

vs Fiat 500 X 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Envision 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda CX-5 Diesel 29 MPG · $1,914/yr Cherokee saves $54/yr vs Kia Sportage 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Sportage saves $72/yr vs Toyota RAV4 26 MPG · $1,788/yr RAV4 saves $72/yr vs Ford Escape 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Escape saves $72/yr vs Mazda CX-9 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cherokee saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Tiguan 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cherokee saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Atlas 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cherokee saves $78/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2018 Jeep Cherokee use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?