Jeep Commander 2WD
16 MPG The 2010 Jeep Commander 2WD is EPA-rated at 16 MPG combined (14.5 city / 20 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 938 gallons, $3000 a year in fuel, or $0.200 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2010 run it averages 15.5 MPG, improving by 0.7 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.156 | $1563 | $2344 | $3125 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.188 | $1875 | $2813 | $3750 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.219 | $2188 | $3281 | $4375 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.281 | $2813 | $4219 | $5625 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.313 | $3125 | $4688 | $6250 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 MPG | 14.5 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 2 |
| 2009 | 15.5 MPG | 14.3 | 19.5 | $4025 | 574 | 4 |
| 2008 | 15.3 MPG | 13.7 | 19 | $4067 | 580 | 3 |
| 2007 | 15.3 MPG | 13.7 | 18.3 | $4067 | 580 | 3 |
| 2006 | 15.3 MPG | 13.7 | 18 | $4067 | 580 | 3 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Jeep Commander 2WD ranks 63 on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Nissan Xterra V6 2WD (16.3), Chevrolet Blazer 2WD (16.5), Ford Explorer 2WD (16.5), GMC Envoy 2WD (16.5), GMC Yukon 1500 2WD (16.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 555 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Jeep Commander 2WD get?
The 2010 Jeep Commander 2WD is rated at 16 MPG combined by the EPA — 14.5 city and 20 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 15.5 MPG, ranging from 15 to 16 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Jeep Commander 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 16 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 938 gallons — roughly $3000 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.200 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2010 model is $3900.
Has the Jeep Commander 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15.3 MPG in 2006 to 16 in 2010 — an improvement of 0.7 MPG, or 5% across 5 model years.
Is the Jeep Commander 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 63 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG. That is 4.8 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.