Jeep Renegade 2WD
27 MPG The 2022 Jeep Renegade 2WD is EPA-rated at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 556 gallons, $1778 a year in fuel, or $0.119 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2015–2022 run it averages 25.9 MPG, improving by 1.5 MPG over 8 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 | $0.093 | $926 | $1389 | $1852 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.111 | $1111 | $1667 | $2222 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.119 | $1185 | $1778 | $2370 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.130 | $1296 | $1944 | $2593 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.148 | $1481 | $2222 | $2963 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.185 | $1852 | $2778 | $3704 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27 MPG | 24 | 32 | $2300 | 329 | 1 |
| 2021 | 26 MPG | 23 | 31 | $2400 | 343 | 2 |
| 2020 | 26 MPG | 23 | 31 | $2400 | 343 | 2 |
| 2019 | 26 MPG | 23 | 31 | $2400 | 343 | 2 |
| 2018 | 25.3 MPG | 22.7 | 30.3 | $2650 | 350 | 3 |
| 2017 | 25.5 MPG | 23 | 30.5 | $2725 | 347 | 2 |
| 2016 | 25.5 MPG | 23 | 30.5 | $2725 | 347 | 2 |
| 2015 | 25.5 MPG | 23 | 30.5 | $2725 | 347 | 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 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Jeep Renegade 2WD ranks 33 on current figures, against a class average of 34.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Buick Encore (27.5), Hyundai Tucson FWD (28), Kia Sportage FWD (28), Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD (28), Volkswagen Tiguan (28).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 329 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Jeep Renegade 2WD get?
The 2022 Jeep Renegade 2WD is rated at 27 MPG combined by the EPA — 24 city and 32 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 25.9 MPG, ranging from 25 to 27 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Jeep Renegade 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 27 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 556 gallons — roughly $1778 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.119 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2022 model is $2300.
Has the Jeep Renegade 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 25.5 MPG in 2015 to 27 in 2022 — an improvement of 1.5 MPG, or 6% across 8 model years.
Is the Jeep Renegade 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 33 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.7 MPG. That is 7.7 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.