Diesel, hybrid, LPG and petrol · 1984–2026

Jeep Cherokee

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Jeep Cherokee. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 6.4 L/100km: 44 mpg UK, 37 mpg US.

Jeep Cherokee in white
Fuel use
6.4 L/100km
2026 official
UK mpg
44 mpg
US mpg
37 mpg
On a full tank
943 km
60 L tank

What a Cherokee costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$18.70 per 100 km$2,057
Australia$2.41/L petrol$15.33 per 100 km$1,701
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£17.85 per 100 miles£1,250
United States$4.35/gal petrol$11.77 per 100 miles$1,589

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Jeep Cherokee, 2017

Specs for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Longitude 3.2L V6 4x4, 9-speed automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
4,624 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,634 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
185 mm
Turning circle
11.5 m
Kerb weight
1,848 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,435 kg
Boot
514 L
Towing (braked)
2,200 kg

Engine

Engine
3.2 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
200 kW
Torque
315 Nm
Gearbox
9-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
60 L

Ownership

Tyres
225/60 R17

KL, 2014–2023

Specs for the 3.2 V6 Longitude; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
KL
Built
2014-2023
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,624 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,683 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,800 kg
Boot
412 L
Towing (braked)
2,200 kg

Engine

Engine
3.2 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
200 kW
Torque
316 Nm
Gearbox
9-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
10 L/100km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2014
Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
2014
Airbags
7

KK (Liberty), 2008–2013

Specs for the 3.7 V6 Sport; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
KK (Liberty)
Built
2008-2013
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
4,493 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
1,756 mm
Wheelbase
2,694 mm
Kerb weight
1,900 kg
Towing (braked)
2,268 kg

Engine

Engine
3.7 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,701 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
154 kW
Torque
318 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
12.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
74 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

KJ (Liberty), 2002–2007

Specs for the 3.7 V6 Sport; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
KJ (Liberty)
Built
2002-2007
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
4,496 mm
Width
1,819 mm
Height
1,866 mm
Wheelbase
2,649 mm
Kerb weight
1,800 kg
Towing (braked)
2,268 kg

Engine

Engine
3.7 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,701 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
150 kW
Torque
319 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
13.5 L/100km
Fuel tank
74 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

XJ, 1984–2001

Specs for the 4.0 inline-6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
XJ
Built
1984-2001
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
4,240 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Wheelbase
2,576 mm
Kerb weight
1,600 kg
Towing (braked)
2,268 kg

Engine

Engine
4.0 L inline-6 petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
140 kW
Torque
305 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
14 L/100km
Fuel tank
76 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Hybrid6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2023Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2022Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2021Petrol9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2020Petrol9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2019Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2019Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2018Petrol9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2018Diesel7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2017Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2017Diesel6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2016Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2016Diesel5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2015Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2015Diesel5.8 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2014Petrol9.6 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2014Diesel6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2013Petrol12.1 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2013Diesel7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2012Petrol12.3 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2012Diesel7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2011Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2011Diesel10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2010Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2010Diesel10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2009Petrol12.1 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2009Diesel10.3 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2008Petrol13.6 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2008Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2007Petrol13.9 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2007Diesel9.9 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2006Petrol13.7 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2006Diesel9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2005Petrol10.3 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2005Diesel9.9 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2001Petrol14.4 L/100km20 mpg16 mpg—
2000Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
1999Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
1998Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
1997Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—

Jeep Cherokee questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Jeep Cherokee?

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee uses 6.4 L/100km by its official figures: 44 mpg in UK gallons and 37 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Jeep Cherokee cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,057 in New Zealand, $1,701 in Australia, £1,250 in United Kingdom, $1,589 in United States.

How far does a Jeep Cherokee go on a full tank?

About 943 km (586 miles) from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Jeep Cherokee tow?

2,200 kg braked, for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Longitude 3.2L V6 4x4, 9-speed automatic (Australia).

How big is the Jeep Cherokee's boot?

514 L, for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Longitude 3.2L V6 4x4, 9-speed automatic (Australia).

Cars like the Cherokee

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Honda

CR-V

1995–2027

6.4 L/100km · 44 mpg

Škoda

Kodiaq

2017–2026

6.3 L/100km · 45 mpg

Mazda

CX-3

2015–2026

6.3 L/100km · 45 mpg

SEAT

Ateca

2017–2023

6.3 L/100km · 45 mpg

Subaru

XV

2012–2023

6.5 L/100km · 43 mpg

Mazda

CX-50

2023–2026

6.2 L/100km · 46 mpg

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