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2012 Jeep Liberty MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Jeep Liberty is a SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 57th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #57 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Jeep Liberty's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway229.410.7
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 57Jeep Liberty18 MPG $2,583
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 LibertyOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Liberty MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Liberty 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Liberty 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

2012 Jeep Liberty vs. rivals

vs Nissan Xterra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Tribeca 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Touareg Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr Touareg Diesel saves $61/yr vs Volkswagen Tiguan 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Tiguan saves $115/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 4Runner saves $136/yr vs Dodge Durango 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Durango saves $136/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Liberty saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Liberty saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet Avalanche 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Liberty saves $152/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Jeep Liberty?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Jeep Liberty use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Jeep Liberty?

The 2012 Jeep Liberty's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Jeep Liberty per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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