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2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee is a SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2004 model. Among 76 SUVs rated for 2005, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #20 of 76 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee'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 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2410.29.8
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 2005 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  2. 2Ford Escape24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Mazda Tribute24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  6. 20Jeep Liberty/Cherokee20 MPG $2,325
  7. 76Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938
2005 Liberty/CherokeeOther SUVsClass median: $2,821/yr

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

Liberty/Cherokee MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Liberty/Cherokee 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Liberty/Cherokee 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Liberty/Cherokee 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Liberty/Cherokee 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Liberty/Cherokee 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Liberty/Cherokee 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Santa Fe 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Murano 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Freestyle 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Element 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Element saves $111/yr vs Subaru Baja 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Baja saves $111/yr vs Dodge Magnum 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Magnum saves $111/yr vs Pontiac Aztek 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Liberty/Cherokee saves $122/yr vs Buick Rendezvous 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Liberty/Cherokee saves $122/yr vs Chevrolet Equinox 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Liberty/Cherokee saves $122/yr vs Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr Liberty/Cherokee saves $318/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Diesel (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee?

The 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee'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 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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