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2021 Jeep Cherokee MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee is a small SUV offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 26 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 92 small SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 38th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 23 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #38 of 92 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	23	9.8	10.2
Highway	31	13.2	7.6
Combined	26	11.1	9.0

How it ranks among 2021 Small SUVs

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1Tesla Model Y129 MPGe $702
2Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $729
3Volkswagen ID.499 MPGe $918
4Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid105 MPGe + 40 MPG $966
5Toyota RAV4 Prime94 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,049
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38Jeep Cherokee26 MPG $1,788
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92Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852

2021 CherokeeOther small SUVsClass median: $1,860/yr

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

Cherokee MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic Cherokee FWD	Gas	23 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee FWD	Gas	22 MPG	31 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD	Gas	21 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD	Gas	21 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee FWD	Gas	20 MPG	29 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
AWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
AWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
AWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 345 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2021 Jeep Cherokee vs. rivals

vs Kia Sportage 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Santa Fe 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sorento 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Fiat 500 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Envision 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Bronco Sport 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Blazer 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cherokee saves $72/yr vs Hyundai Tucson 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cherokee saves $72/yr vs Volkswagen Tiguan 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cherokee saves $72/yr vs Ford Transit Connect 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?

Up to 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 21 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?