Jeep Cherokee MPG by year (1987-2026)
The agency's file has 26 model years of the Jeep Cherokee from 1987 to 2026. The newest, the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, gets 37 mpg combined across 1 tested version.
Best of 2026
37 mpgCherokee AWD, hybrid, combinedBest in the file
37 mpgCherokee AWD, hybrid; reached in 2026Best non-hybrid, 2023
24 mpgCherokee 4WD, combinedBest combined mileage by model year
Each dot is the best version of that model year. The table below holds every figure.
Years when the mileage changed
- The first hybrid version in the file is from 2026: the Cherokee AWD, 37 mpg combined.
- The first all-wheel-drive version in the file is from 1990: the Cherokee 4WD (4-cyl 2.5 L, Manual 5-spd) #3, 20 mpg combined.
- 1991: the best combined figure went down 2 mpg, to 18 mpg (from 20 in 1990).
- 2001: the best combined figure went down 2 mpg, to 18 mpg (from 20 in 2000).
- 2023: the best combined figure went down 2 mpg, to 24 mpg (from 26 in 2022).
- Gas versions were last listed for 2023; the file has none for 2026.
Your fuel cost, 2026 Cherokee
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns and sets the price of that fuel.
2026 Cherokee AWD, 4-cyl 1.6 L: 39 mpg city, 35 highway, 37 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Cherokee version is $1,700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Every model year
Open a year for the calculator, every version, rivals, safety record and recalls. Years in the table are the ones the agency tested; pages exist for one year.
| Model year | Versions | Best gas | Best hybrid | Fuel a year (agency) | Best figure against the year before |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 | 21 mpg | none | $2,950 to $3,900 | no earlier year in the file |
| 1988 | 5 | 21 mpg | none | $2,950 to $3,900 | no change |
| 1989 | 5 | 20 mpg | none | $3,100 to $3,900 | -1 mpg |
| 1990 | 11 | 20 mpg | none | $3,100 to $3,900 | no change |
| 1991 | 6 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 to $4,150 | -2 mpg |
| 1992 | 6 | 19 mpg | none | $3,300 to $4,150 | +1 mpg |
| 1993 | 6 | 19 mpg | none | $3,300 to $4,150 | no change |
| 1994 | 7 | 19 mpg | none | $3,300 to $4,150 | no change |
| 1995 | 8 | 19 mpg | none | $3,300 to $4,150 | no change |
| 1996 | 6 | 19 mpg | none | $3,300 to $4,150 | no change |
| 1997 | 6 | 20 mpg | none | $3,100 to $4,150 | +1 mpg |
| 1998 | 7 | 20 mpg | none | $3,100 to $3,900 | no change |
| 1999 | 7 | 20 mpg | none | $3,100 to $3,900 | no change |
| 2000 | 7 | 20 mpg | none | $3,100 to $3,900 | no change |
| 2001 | 4 | 18 mpg | none | $3,450 to $4,150 | -2 mpg |
| 2014 | 8 | 25 mpg | none | $2,500 to $3,100 | no earlier year in the file |
| 2015 | 10 | 25 mpg | none | $2,500 to $2,950 | no change |
| 2016 | 10 | 25 mpg | none | $2,500 to $2,850 | no change |
| 2017 | 10 | 25 mpg | none | $2,500 to $3,400 | no change |
| 2018 | 10 | 25 mpg | none | $2,500 to $3,400 | no change |
| 2019 | 10 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,950 | +1 mpg |
| 2020 | 10 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,950 | no change |
| 2021 | 9 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,950 | no change |
| 2022 | 7 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,950 | no change |
| 2023 | 2 | 24 mpg | none | $2,600 to $2,850 | -2 mpg |
| 2026 | 1 | none | 37 mpg | $1,700 | no earlier year in the file |
The best combined figure changed against the year before in 7 of 26 model years: 1989: -1 mpg, 1991: -2 mpg, 1992: +1 mpg, 1997: +1 mpg, 2001: -2 mpg, 2019: +1 mpg, 2023: -2 mpg.
Where the newest year stands
The 2026 Cherokee is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. By best combined figure it ranks 7th of 66 2026 models in that class; the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg and the top figure is 42 mpg. Best Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD mileage, 2026 models.
Other Jeep models
Every other Jeep model on this site, nearest to the Cherokee in newest-year mileage first.
| Model | Newest year | Combined | Against the Cherokee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass | 2026 | 26 mpg | 11 lower |
| Grand Cherokee | 2026 | 21 to 23 mpg | 14 lower |
| Wrangler | 2026 | 14 to 21 mpg | 16 lower |
| Gladiator | 2026 | 19 mpg | 18 lower |
| Grand Wagoneer | 2026 | 18 to 19 mpg | 18 lower |
| Recon | 2026 | 71 MPGe | not the same measure |
| Wagoneer | 2026 | 86 to 93 MPGe | not the same measure |
Common questions
Which Jeep Cherokee model year has the best mileage?
Since 1987, the best conventional figure is 37 mpg combined, for the 2026 Cherokee AWD.
How many versions of the Jeep Cherokee has the agency tested?
183 versions across 26 model years (1987 to 2026).
Has the mileage of the Jeep Cherokee gone up over the years?
The best combined figure was 21 mpg in 1987 and is 37 mpg in 2026, a change of +16 mpg.
Is there a hybrid Cherokee?
The first hybrid version in the agency's file is from 2026; the newest model year, 2026, has one.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.