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MakesJeepCherokee

Jeep Cherokee MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 37 MPG combined in 2026, the hybrid Cherokee AWD. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1991 and 2001).

Jeep Cherokee: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1987–202610152025303540MPG198719901995200020152020202637 MPG peaklowest peak 18Jeep Cherokee: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025303540MPG1987199019921994199619982000201420162018202020222026peak 37
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its class
405.4 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Cherokee AWD. Put it next to its 1987 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Jeep Cherokee has EPA ratings for 26 model years, 1987–2026, most often among special purpose vehicles. Its best version had the highest combined rating among standard SUVs in 2026, and it placed in its class top five in two model years. In 2026 the Toyota Grand Highlander came next among 58 standard SUVs.

The name disappeared from EPA's lists after 2001 and returned in 2014, 12 model years later. Of the 249 SUV nameplates on this site, few have had a flex-fuel version (36 of them); this one has.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The Cherokee placed first. It had the highest rating in the class.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Cherokee 37median 21Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Cherokee 37median 21

The Cherokee, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1989–9311th of 42special purpose vehicles
1994–98sixth of 38special purpose vehicles
1999–0313th of 47SUVs
2014–1823rd of 50small SUVs
2019–2340th of 70small SUVs

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1987–2001 and 2014–2023.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2015–2018.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2026.

All 26 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Cherokee AWD hybrid3739 / 35371
2023Cherokee 4WD2421 / 29222
2022Cherokee FWD2623 / 31217
2021Cherokee FWD2623 / 31219
2019–2020Cherokee FWD2623 / 312110
2017–2018Cherokee FWD2521 / 302110
2016Cherokee FWD2521 / 302210
2015Cherokee FWD2521 / 302110
2014Cherokee FWD2521 / 30208
2001Cherokee 2WD1816 / 21154
1998–2000Cherokee 2WD2018 / 23167
1997Cherokee 2WD2018 / 23156
1996Cherokee 2WD1917 / 21156
1995Cherokee 2WD1918 / 22158
1994Cherokee 2WD1918 / 22157
1993Cherokee 2WD1918 / 22156
1992Cherokee 2WD1917 / 22156
1991Cherokee 2WD1817 / 21156
1990Cherokee 2WD2018 / 221610
1989Cherokee 2WD2018 / 22165
1987–1988Cherokee 2WD2119 / 24165

Version names in the EPA list: Cherokee 2WD, Cherokee 4WD, Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II, Cherokee AWD, Cherokee FWD, Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD.

Same class, 2026

Toyota Grand Highlander36 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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