Jeeps are good for day-to-day driving and off-road trips, but how fuel-efficient they actually are? Let’s see. We selected all Jeep models currently on sale and listed them from worst to best regarding their gas mileage.
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- Starting MSRP: $65,495
- MPG: City 13 / Hwy 19 (Comb 15)
- Class: Midsize luxury SUV
The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT may have the look of an SUV but, actually, it is a sports car, big and fearsome. That’s why it is virtually the opposite of the fuel efficiency.
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Black Bear Edition © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- Starting MSRP: $27,695
- MPG: City 16 / Hwy 21 (Comb 18)
- Class: Midsize SUV
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the ultimate off-road SUV for driving on any terrain. Unfortunately, it has a rather poor fuel economy. It is not even closely as fuel-efficient as some Range Rovers.
Jeep Wrangler
2016 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- Starting MSRP: $23,895
- MPG: City 17 / Hwy 21 (Comb 18)
- Class: Compact SUV
The smaller Jeep Wrangler is slightly more fuel-effective in city driving than the bigger Unlimited version. Just because it’s lighter.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- Starting MSRP: $29,995
- MPG: City 22 / Hwy 30 (Comb 25)
- Class: Midsize luxury SUV
The standard Jeep Grand Cherokee without SRT package has an adequate fuel consumption for a mid-size/full-size SUV. Somewhere near the average, probably.
Jeep Cherokee
2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- Starting MSRP: $23,395
- MPG: City 22 / Hwy 31 (Comb 25)
- Class: Midsize SUV
The Jeep Cherokee has nearly the same MPG as the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The only difference is slightly better fuel consumption on the highway.
Jeep Patriot
2016 Jeep Patriot © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- Starting MSRP: $17,595
- MPG: City 23 / Hwy 30 (Comb 26)
- Class: Compact SUV
The smaller SUV – the better fuel consumption. This ‘statement’ is especially true for Jeep’s modern lineup where the tendency is clearly visible.
Jeep Compass
2016 Jeep Compass 75th Anniversary edition © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- Starting MSRP: $19,595
- MPG: City 23 / Hwy 30 (Comb 26)
- Class: Compact SUV
The Jeep Compass and the Jeep Patriot differ only in design; they are identical mechanically. And thus, they have the same fuel consumption. Not great, but sufficient for most buyers.
Jeep Renegade
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- Starting MSRP: $17,995
- MPG: City 24 / Hwy 31 (Comb 27)
- Class: Subcompact SUV
The most fuel-efficient Jeep is also the smallest and the newest one. The Jeep Renegade benefits from being small in many ways including the reduced fuel consumption in comparison with other Jeeps.
If you’re interested in other FCA products, don’t forget to check the Dodge Cars with Good Gas Mileage post.
