Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD
22 MPG The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (19.5 city / 25.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 682 gallons, $2182 a year in fuel, or $0.145 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1993–2026 run it averages 17.3 MPG, improving by 6.8 MPG over 34 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 | $0.114 | $1136 | $1705 | $2273 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.145 | $1455 | $2182 | $2909 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.159 | $1591 | $2386 | $3182 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.205 | $2045 | $3068 | $4091 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.227 | $2273 | $3409 | $4545 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 MPG | 19.5 | 25.5 | $2850 | 407 | 2 |
| 2025 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26 | $2850 | 413 | 1 |
| 2024 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26 | $2850 | 413 | 1 |
| 2023 | 19.5 MPG | 16.5 | 24 | $3525 | 473 | 2 |
| 2022 | 19.5 MPG | 16.5 | 24 | $3525 | 473 | 2 |
| 2021 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23.5 | $3575 | 480 | 2 |
| 2020 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23.5 | $3575 | 480 | 2 |
| 2019 | 20.7 MPG | 17.7 | 25 | $3467 | 464 | 3 |
| 2018 | 20.7 MPG | 17.7 | 25 | $3467 | 464 | 3 |
| 2017 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23.5 | $3575 | 480 | 2 |
| 2016 | 20.7 MPG | 17.7 | 25 | $3467 | 464 | 3 |
| 2015 | 19.7 MPG | 17.3 | 24 | $3667 | 483 | 3 |
| 2014 | 19.7 MPG | 17.3 | 24 | $3667 | 483 | 3 |
| 2013 | 17 MPG | 14.5 | 21.5 | $4025 | 534 | 2 |
| 2012 | 17 MPG | 14.5 | 21.5 | $4025 | 530 | 2 |
| 2011 | 17 MPG | 15.3 | 21 | $3683 | 527 | 3 |
| 2010 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19.5 | $3900 | 558 | 2 |
| 2009 | 15.5 MPG | 14 | 19.3 | $4025 | 575 | 4 |
| 2008 | 15.6 MPG | 14 | 18.4 | $4490 | 597 | 5 |
| 2007 | 15.6 MPG | 14 | 18.4 | $4490 | 597 | 5 |
| 2006 | 14.8 MPG | 13.3 | 17.5 | $4588 | 612 | 4 |
| 2005 | 15.3 MPG | 14 | 18.7 | $4083 | 583 | 3 |
| 2004 | 15.5 MPG | 14 | 19 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 2003 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19 | $3900 | 555 | 2 |
| 2002 | 14.5 MPG | 12.5 | 17.5 | $4300 | 614 | 2 |
| 2001 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 18.5 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 2000 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 18.5 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 1999 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 18 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 1998 | 14.3 MPG | 12.3 | 17.3 | $4767 | 625 | 3 |
| 1997 | 14.5 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4300 | 614 | 2 |
| 1996 | 15 MPG | 13 | 18 | $4175 | 595 | 2 |
| 1995 | 14.7 MPG | 13.3 | 17.7 | $4250 | 607 | 3 |
| 1994 | 15.3 MPG | 13.3 | 18.3 | $4083 | 582 | 3 |
| 1993 | 15.2 MPG | 13.6 | 19 | $4110 | 586 | 5 |
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 Grand Cherokee 4WD ranks 12 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Jeep Patriot 4WD (22.3), Toyota RAV4 4WD (22.5), Volvo XC90 AWD (22.5), Nissan Pathfinder 4WD (23), BMW X5 xDrive35d (25).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 407 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD get?
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD is rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA — 19.5 city and 25.5 highway. Across all 34 model years in the database it averages 17.3 MPG, ranging from 12 to 24 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 22 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 682 gallons — roughly $2182 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.145 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2850.
Has the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15.2 MPG in 1993 to 22 in 2026 — an improvement of 6.8 MPG, or 45% across 34 model years.
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 12 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 3.6 better 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.