1998 Jeep Cherokee Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee (16–20 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 3-spd, Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.5 L; 6-cyl, 4.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350–$4,200
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$9,000 to −$4,750 more than average
- Configurations
- 7
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 18 | 17 | $3,950 | — |
| 6-cyl 4.0 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14–15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16–18 | 20–23 | 18–20 | $3,350–$3,700 | — |
| 6-cyl 4.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14–16 | 19–21 | 16–18 | $3,700–$4,200 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| Cherokee 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 | −$9,000 | — | — |
| Cherokee 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Cherokee 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| Cherokee 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 | −$9,000 | — | — |
| Cherokee 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 18 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
| Cherokee 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 | −$9,000 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee?
According to EPA data, the 1998 Jeep Cherokee is rated at 16–20 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1998 Jeep Cherokee have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1998 Jeep Cherokee use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,350 to $4,200.
How much will the 1998 Jeep Cherokee cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1998 Jeep Cherokee 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$9,000 to −$4,750 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).