2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD.
The 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD has 4 model options: Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L, Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L and Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.8 L.
The 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.
The 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.
The 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.
The 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.8 L runs on diesel and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD is 19 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 20 | 18 | 22 |
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L | 17 | 15 | 20 |
| Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L | 17 | 16 | 20 |
| Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.8 L | 21 | 19 | 24 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD is $3,550.
The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
Comparing a 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,250 more on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L | $3,150 | spend $4,250 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L | $3,700 | spend $7,000 more |
| Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L | $3,700 | spend $7,000 more |
| Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.8 L | $3,650 | spend $6,750 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD will consume in one year is 17 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 15 |
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L | 18 |
| Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L | 18 |
| Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.8 L | 17 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Emit?
The 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD model options.
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 22 |
| Combined MPG | 20 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $4,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 15 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L:
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 20 |
| Combined MPG | 17 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $7,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,700 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 18 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.7 L:
| City MPG | 16 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 20 |
| Combined MPG | 17 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $7,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,700 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 18 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.8 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 4WD Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.8 L:
| City MPG | 19 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 24 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $6,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,650 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Diesel |
| ATV Type | Diesel |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 17 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.8 |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
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