2016 Jeep Cherokee
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 10 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 to $2,950 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 22-25 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 25 / 22 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,600-$2,950 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 361-414 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Cherokee costs about $2,600 to $2,950 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,795. Over five years that is about $13,975 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Cherokee configuration spends about $1,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset is about 24 MPG. The Cherokee sits roughly 0 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
| Cherokee FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $2,700 |
| Cherokee 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Cherokee 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Cherokee records tailpipe CO₂ of 361-414 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-6 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.