Jeep Commander 4WD
15.5 MPG The 2010 Jeep Commander 4WD is EPA-rated at 15.5 MPG combined (13.5 city / 19 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 968 gallons, $3097 a year in fuel, or $0.206 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2010 run it averages 15 MPG, essentially flat across 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 | $0.161 | $1613 | $2419 | $3226 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.194 | $1935 | $2903 | $3871 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.206 | $2065 | $3097 | $4129 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.226 | $2258 | $3387 | $4516 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.258 | $2581 | $3871 | $5161 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.290 | $2903 | $4355 | $5806 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.323 | $3226 | $4839 | $6452 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 19 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 2009 | 15.3 MPG | 13.3 | 18.5 | $4088 | 583 | 4 |
| 2008 | 14.7 MPG | 13.3 | 18 | $4267 | 608 | 3 |
| 2007 | 14.7 MPG | 13.7 | 17.7 | $4250 | 607 | 3 |
| 2006 | 15 MPG | 13.7 | 17.7 | $4167 | 594 | 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 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Jeep Commander 4WD ranks 74 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Nissan Xterra V6 4WD (15.7), BMW X5 (16), Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4WD (16), Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext 4WD (16), GMC Envoy 4WD (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 574 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Jeep Commander 4WD get?
The 2010 Jeep Commander 4WD is rated at 15.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 13.5 city and 19 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 15 MPG, ranging from 14 to 16 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Jeep Commander 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 15.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 968 gallons — roughly $3097 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.206 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2010 model is $4025.
Has the Jeep Commander 4WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 15.5 MPG today against 15 in 2006 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Jeep Commander 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 74 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 3.0 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.