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Jeep Cherokee 1989 fuel consumption

Jeep Cherokee from 1989 to 1997 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 13% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 12% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 14% higher. Starting from 1990 Jeep Cherokee average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 1996 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became slightly above industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersJeep CherokeeAll carmakersJeep Cherokee
1990+5%+28% +5%-
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1991+5%+28% +4%-
1992+5%+28% +2%-
1993+5%+28% +3%-
1994+6%+28% +3%-
1995+5%+18% +2%+5%
1996+4%+7% +2%+5%
1997+3%+7% +3%+5%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Jeep Cherokee.

1989 - 1997

Jeep Cherokee 1989 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines18.0 MPG
13.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines14.9 MPG
15.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+18%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines24.9 MPG
9.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+5%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Jeep Cherokee 1989 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.7 liters per 100 km or 6% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Jeep Cherokee advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Jeep Cherokee with 4.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Jeep Cherokee 1991 4.0i 185 HP 4x4).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.1 liter diesel engine
Jeep Cherokee 1989 2.1 TD 87 HP 4x4 manual 24.0 MPG
9.8 l/100km
2.5 liter petrol engine
Jeep Cherokee 1993 2.5i 122 HP 4x4 manual 18.5 MPG
12.7 l/100km
2.5 liter diesel engine
Jeep Cherokee 1995 2.5 TD 116 HP 4x4 manual 25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km
24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km+5%
4.0 liter petrol engine
Jeep Cherokee 1995 4.0i 184 HP 4x4 manual 18.4 MPG
12.8 l/100km
Jeep Cherokee 1995 4.0i 184 HP 4x4 automatic 16.6 MPG
14.2 l/100km
15.5 MPG
15.2 l/100km+7%
Jeep Cherokee 1989 4.0i 185 HP 4x4 automatic 18.4 MPG
12.8 l/100km
14.3 MPG
16.4 l/100km+28%
Jeep Cherokee 1991 4.0i 185 HP 4x4 manual 18.4 MPG
12.8 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.