Against 476 other 4-cyl cars rated 2015–2017, the Patriot trails their 27.4 mpg average by 2.4 mpg, about $135 a year.
Every Jeep Patriot engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 / 28 | 2008–2017 | $1,536 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 23 / 28.3 | 2007–2015 | $1,548 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Escape gets 26 mpg, the Ford Edge 22.2 mpg and the Buick Encore 30 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2017 Patriot.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2017) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2015–2017 | +$135 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,509 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Jeep Patriot gives up 5 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 23 in the city, $299 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2017) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (22%) | Typical for its type |
How the Patriot changed over the years
The Patriot peaked in 2017 at 25 mpg (23 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2007 at 24 — 1 mpg apart, or $64 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2016 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2015 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2014 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2013 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2012 | 23 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2011 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2010 | 23 / 27 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2009 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2008 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2007 | 23 / 27 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 11 EPA ratings of the Jeep Patriot — 2 engines across 2007–2017. 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 $2,509. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2017 Jeep Patriot get?
25 mpg combined, 23 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the Patriot has averaged 24.9 mpg.
Is the 2017 Patriot more efficient than the 2016?
About the same: 25 against 25 mpg combined.
Which Patriot year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017, at 25 mpg combined (23 city, 28 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Patriot get better gas mileage than the Ford Escape?
No: 25 mpg for the 2017 Patriot against 26 for the 2018 Ford Escape, about $59 a year more to run.
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