Against 483 other 4-cyl cars rated 2021–2023, the Renegade sits right on their 26.7 mpg average.
Every Jeep Renegade engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl | 23.8 / 31.4 | 2019–2023 | $1,433 | |
| 1.4L 4-cyl | 24 / 31 | 2015–2018 | $1,449 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 35.9 mpg, the Honda CR-V 34.7 mpg and the Honda Pilot 22.3 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2023 Renegade.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2023) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2021–2023 | +$39 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,578 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 Jeep Renegade gives up 6 mpg in town: 29 on the highway against 23 in the city, $346 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (26%) | Typical for its type |
How the Renegade changed over the years
The Renegade peaked in 2022 at 27 mpg (24 city, 32 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2023 at 26 — 1 mpg apart, or $55 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2023 car does 26.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 / 29 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2022 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2021 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2020 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2019 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2018 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2017 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2016 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2015 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Jeep Renegade — 2 engines across 2015–2023. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,578. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2023 Jeep Renegade get?
26 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2015 the Renegade has averaged 26.7 mpg.
Is the 2023 Renegade more efficient than the 2022?
No: 26 against 27 mpg combined, about $55 a year more to run.
Which Renegade year has the best gas mileage?
The 2022, at 27 mpg combined (24 city, 32 highway).
Does the Renegade get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 26 mpg for the 2023 Renegade against 35.9 for the 2024 Toyota RAV4, about $407 a year more to run.
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