Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2014 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 17 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #30 of 62 (52th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #41 of 71 (43th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #46 of 72 (37th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #50 of 78 (36th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Midgrade | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #61 of 94 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Midgrade | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #69 of 93 (26th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #84 of 111 (25th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #103 of 124 (17th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #134 of 151 (11th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #133 of 166 (20th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk placed highest in 2014 at #30 of 62, and lowest in 2022 at #134 of 151. It spent 1 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 17 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 400 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 432 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 432 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 432 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 400 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 432 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 400 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Midgrade | 3.2L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,400 | 432 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 412 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Midgrade | 3.2L 6-cyl, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,400 | 432 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 412 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 408 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 408 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 440 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 411 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
What Cherokee Trailhawk fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk burns 523 to 523 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $2,850 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 22 mpg the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $339 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Jeep nameplates
Every Jeep model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.