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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a SUV offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 50th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2008 #50 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

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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50Jeep Grand Cherokee17 MPG $2,735
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101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2008 Grand CherokeeOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Grand Cherokee MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Grand Cherokee 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD/AWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Grand Cherokee 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic Grand Cherokee 2WD	Gas	13 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic Grand Cherokee 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic Grand Cherokee 4WD	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 4.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic Grand Cherokee 2WD	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 6.1L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic Grand Cherokee 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	14 MPG	12 MPG	—	$4,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.7L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mi

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. rivals

vs Nissan Xterra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Envoy 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota 4Runner 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 4Runner saves $152/yr vs Kia Sorento 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sorento saves $152/yr vs Honda Pilot 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Pilot saves $152/yr vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr Grand Cherokee saves $40/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel (20 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

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

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 12 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee use?

Regular gasoline.

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