2019 Jeep Cherokee MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is rated 21 to 26 mpg combined across 10 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2019 Jeep Cherokee · 10 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

26MPG combined

23 city 31 highway

$2,500 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic

Best version costs $1,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 27, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,500 to $3,100 a year. Compared with 2018, the best gas version is up 1 mpg.

Every 2019 Cherokee version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Cherokee FWD	26 mpg	23 / 31	$2,500
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee FWD	25 mpg	22 / 31	$2,600
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee 4WD	24 mpg	21 / 29	$2,700
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee 4WD	24 mpg	21 / 29	$2,700
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 9-speed automatic · Active Drive II EPA listing: Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II	23 mpg	20 / 27	$2,800
3.2L 6-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee FWD	23 mpg	20 / 29	$2,800
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 9-speed automatic · Trailhawk EPA listing: Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	22 mpg	20 / 26	$2,950
3.2L 6-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee 4WD	22 mpg	19 / 27	$2,950
3.2L 6-cyl · 4WD · 9-speed automatic · Active Drive II EPA listing: Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II	21 mpg	18 / 26	$3,100
3.2L 6-cyl · 4WD · 9-speed automatic · Trailhawk EPA listing: Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	21 mpg	18 / 24	$3,100

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,492	$208	$12,462
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,592	$216	$12,960
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,700	$225	$13,500
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,700	$225	$13,500
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 9-speed automatic · Active Drive II	$2,817	$235	$14,087
3.2L 6-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,817	$235	$14,087
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 9-speed automatic · Trailhawk	$2,945	$245	$14,727
3.2L 6-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,945	$245	$14,727
3.2L 6-cyl · 4WD · 9-speed automatic · Active Drive II	$3,086	$257	$15,429
3.2L 6-cyl · 4WD · 9-speed automatic · Trailhawk	$3,086	$257	$15,429

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Jeep Cherokee MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 24 to 26 mpg (2016 to 2023); highest in 2019. Hybrid: 37 mpg (2026).

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2019: gas 26 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Jeep Cherokee best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2016	25	–
2017	25	–
2018	25	–
2019	26	–
2020	26	–
2021	26	–
2022	26	–
2023	24	–
2026	–	37

How the 2019 Cherokee compares

2019 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2019 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,600
Nissan Rogue Best: hybrid	34 mpg	29 mpg	$1,900
Chevrolet Equinox Best: diesel	32 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Honda CR-V Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,150
Mazda CX-5 Best: diesel	29 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Subaru Forester Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,250
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Jeep Compass Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Jeep Cherokee This page Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Kia Sportage Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600

2019 Cherokee recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls and 1,641 owner complaints for the 2019 Cherokee.What they cover, and crash test ratings

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2019 Jeep Cherokee's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 to 2 mpg: the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl gets 26 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 24 with AWD.

Does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2019 Jeep Cherokee version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2019 Cherokee's MPG compare with the 2018?

For 2019, the best gas version is rated 26 mpg, up 1 from 25.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.