1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (14–16 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Special Purpose Vehicles
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 4.0 L; 8-cyl, 5.2 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 14–16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,200–$4,800
- Configurations
- 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 4.0 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.2 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 | — |
| 6-cyl 4.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.2 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.2 | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.2 | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
According to EPA data, the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated at 14–16 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,200 to $4,800.