Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD
21.5 MPG The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD is EPA-rated at 21.5 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 698 gallons, $2233 a year in fuel, or $0.149 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2021–2026 run it averages 19.8 MPG, improving by 2.5 MPG over 6 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 | $0.116 | $1163 | $1744 | $2326 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.140 | $1395 | $2093 | $2791 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.149 | $1488 | $2233 | $2977 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.163 | $1628 | $2442 | $3256 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.186 | $1860 | $2791 | $3721 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.209 | $2093 | $3140 | $4186 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.233 | $2326 | $3488 | $4651 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 25 | $2900 | 416 | 2 |
| 2025 | 21 MPG | 18 | 25 | $2950 | 430 | 1 |
| 2024 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23.5 | $3575 | 482 | 2 |
| 2023 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23.5 | $3575 | 482 | 2 |
| 2022 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23.5 | $3575 | 482 | 2 |
| 2021 | 19 MPG | 16 | 23.5 | $3575 | 481 | 2 |
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 105 standard sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD ranks 15 on current figures, against a class average of 19.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Audi Q7 (22), BMW X7 xDrive40i (22), Subaru Ascent (22), BMW X6 xDrive40i (23), Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (23).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 416 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD get?
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD is rated at 21.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 25 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 19.8 MPG, ranging from 17 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 21.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 698 gallons — roughly $2233 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.149 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2900.
Has the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 19 MPG in 2021 to 21.5 in 2026 — an improvement of 2.5 MPG, or 13% across 6 model years.
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 15 of 105 in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 19.7 MPG. That is 1.8 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.