1997 Jeep Cherokee fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 20 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 23 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 15 to 20 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 18 and 23 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,350 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Cherokee 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 19 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Cherokee 2WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Cherokee 2WD Automatic (L4) | 6-cyl 4.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Cherokee 4WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Cherokee 4WD Automatic (L4) | 6-cyl 4.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,350 per year in fuel, versus $4,450 for the least efficient.