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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel is a SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 56th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,775 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 $2,775 15,000 mi/yr · $18.50 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2008 #56 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel'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 2008 SUVs

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1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
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56Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel20 MPG $2,775
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101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2008 Grand Cherokee DieselOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Grand Cherokee Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Grand Cherokee 2WD	Diesel	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,775
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Grand Cherokee 4WD	Diesel	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,921

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 509 g/mi

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel vs. rivals

vs Nissan Xterra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Xterra saves $40/yr vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer 17 MPG · $2,735/yr TrailBlazer saves $40/yr vs GMC Envoy 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Envoy saves $40/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Grand Cherokee Diesel saves $131/yr vs GMC Yukon 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Grand Cherokee Diesel saves $131/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Grand Cherokee Diesel saves $131/yr vs Chevrolet Avalanche 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Grand Cherokee Diesel saves $131/yr vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Grand Cherokee saves $40/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel?