2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
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Real-World MPG
Based on 5 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Range: 14–22 MPG
Driving mix: City 44% / Highway 56%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 17.6 real world MPG based on 5 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 19 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 5-spd | Gasoline or E85 FFV | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 6-spd | Midgrade | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,050 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 468 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 15.7 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5.7L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 3.6L, 6-cylinder
- Induction Type
- FFV
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
- Alt Fuel
- E85
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,545/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $4,703/yrHIGHEST | +$1,158 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $3,069/yrLOWEST | $-476 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $3,265/yr | $-280 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,570/yr | +$25 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,561/yr | +$16 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $4,414/yr | +$869 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,646/yr | +$101 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $3,429/yr | $-116 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,512/yr | $-33 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 19 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.