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Combined MPG
13–26 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City Driving Rating
11–23 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway Driving Rating
17–31 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350–5,850
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr
Laboratory Fuel Economy Certification

Executive Efficiency Findings

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee delivers an EPA-certified 13–26 MPG combined across 17 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,350 to $5,850.

EPA Testing Standards: Ratings derived from official dynamometer laboratory tests under 40 CFR Part 600. Real-world fuel economy varies based on driving style, ambient temperature, cargo payload, and terrain.
Certified Powertrain Attributes
  • • Certified Configurations: 17 trim and powertrain permutation(s).
  • • Combined Rating Range: 13–26 MPG.
  • • Annual Energy Cost: $2,350–5,850 (15k mi/yr).
Certified Ratings Matrix

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (17)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Grand Cherokee 2WD Regular 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
Grand Cherokee L 2WD Regular 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
Grand Cherokee L 4WD Regular 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
Grand Cherokee L 4WD Midgrade 5.7L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 14 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG $4,150 —
Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD Premium 6.4L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG $5,050 —
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD Premium 6.2L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 11 MPG 17 MPG 13 MPG $5,850 —
Cherokee FWD Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG $2,350 —
Cherokee FWD Regular 2.4L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG $2,450 —
Cherokee 4WD Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG $2,550 —
Cherokee 4WD Regular 2.4L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG $2,550 —
Cherokee FWD Regular 3.2L 6-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG $2,650 —
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG $2,650 —
Cherokee 4WD Regular 3.2L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG $2,800 —
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II Regular 3.2L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD Regular 3.2L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 18 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
Grand Cherokee 4WD Regular 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
Grand Cherokee 4WD Midgrade 5.7L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 14 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG $4,150 —
Operating Cost Economics

Standardized Energy Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

ENERGY UNIT 25 MI

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.37–$6.73

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

ANNUAL TOTAL 15K MI

Annual Fuel Consumption

577–1154 Gal

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-YEAR VALUE SAVINGS

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

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Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: EPA Fuel Economy, Electric Range & Energy Costs for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee

What gas mileage (MPG) does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee get?

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee achieves an EPA-certified rating of 13 to 26 MPG combined across 17 certified configuration(s).

City ratings range from 11 to 23 MPG, and highway ratings range from 17 to 31 MPG.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov (40 CFR Part 600)

What is the estimated annual fuel or energy cost for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $2,350 and $5,850 for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee.

Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.

Source: AutoUtility Operating Cost Model (EPA-Certified Baseline)
Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.