Jeep Renegade MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jeep Renegade has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2015 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | #18 of 53 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular, Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 4 | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | #20 of 51 (62th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Gasoline or E85, Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 4 | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | #17 of 52 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Gasoline or E85, Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 5 | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | #20 of 52 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 4 | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | #16 of 58 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 4 | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | #22 of 63 (66th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 4 | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | #29 of 63 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | #58 of 151 (62th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #72 of 166 (57th 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 Renegade placed highest in 2019 at #16 of 58, and lowest in 2023 at #72 of 166. It spent 9 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 32 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 | 1.3L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 1.3L 4-cyl, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 347 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 1.3L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 1.3L 4-cyl, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 347 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 1.3L 4-cyl, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 371 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 1.3L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 307 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 371 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 1.3L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 348 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 328 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 371 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 1.3L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 348 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 1.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 328 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 371 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 339 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 371 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 339 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 371 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 357 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 334 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 371 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 357 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.4L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 334 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 27 → 26 mpg | -1 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 26 → 27 mpg | +1 mpg | 426 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 27 → 26 mpg | -1 mpg | 442 gal |
What Renegade fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Jeep Renegade burns 442 to 442 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 | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $2,400 to $2,400 a year in fuel, or $750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 26 mpg the Jeep Renegade is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $160 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 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.