2010 Jeep Car Comparison And Gas Mileage Ratings
It was weird, when I first got my Jeep, other Jeep drivers would sometimes honk at me and wave. I always wondered what the heck they were doing. Well, apparently owning a Jeep is like being in a huge club. It does not seem to happen anymore much, but it was really strange.
Jeeps are very useful vehicles. They were built in the 1940′s for the US military and have now become a part of American society with 7 different models. Here is a list of the different Jeep gas mileage trim levels:
The 2010 Jeep Commander
There are two types of engine options for 2010: the V6 gets 15/20 and the V8 is rated at 13/19 and that includes a system that shuts down 4 cylinders when it can to get you better fuel efficiency.
Chrysler’s 2010 Jeep Compass
All Compass models come with a 4 cylinder engine. The 5 speed MT version has an EPA rating of 23/28. The 5 speed automatic gets 21 in the city and 25 on the highway.
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 6 cylinder automatic model is rated at 16/21. There are two V8 option on the Grand Cherokee: one has a Multi-Dispalcement System that shuts down 4 cylinders when you don’t need them to get you 13/19 and the big HEMI version that gets you a not so great 11/16.
The 2010 Chrysler Jeep Liberty
16 miles in the city and 22 on the highway is what the EPA is rating Chrysler’s Jeep Liberty at for 2010.
2010 Jeep Patriot
3 engine modes: 5 speed manual gets 23/28; Automatic comes in at 21/25 and the smaller 2L engine gets 23/27.
2010 Jeep Wrangler
This V6 features both manual and 6-speed automatic, both of which get 15/19.
The 2010 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
V6 automatic and manual both rate 15/20.
Tips for getting more efficient gas mileage for your Jeep:
a) Chose 2WD or don’t run the Jeep in 4wd when it’s not necessary
b) Chose the smaller engine option
c) Your air conditioning can absolutely kill your gas mileage. You may not like it, but roll down the windows if you can. Your pocket book will thank you.
I like my Jeep, but I am definitely getting tired of the gas mileage I get. I might have to go with a sedan or hybrid for my next vehicle.
Bill has a lot more awesome information at his Car Comparison site. What is cool is that the it is all awesome and details things like the Toyota Camry hybrid gas mileage.
Comparison of all the jeep vehicles are pretty good. For me, jeep commander is the Stylish SUV.
This is up for debate but I believe that Dodge has the best four wheel drive going (they own Jeep)