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#121 · (Edited)
jmad said:
Can anyone with a trail rated Pat give me an idea of how many miles per TANK they've been getting?
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I have a FDII with off-road crawl ratio/trail-rated Patriot.

I actually really like this vehicle but think that the fuel tank size is the main limitation for me. I do moderate off-roading for work (biologist). We get into some remote areas far from gas stations.

I have put on about 10000 km in the last month and a half (6250 miles) and have had reasonably good fuel economy if driven without A/C and under 3000 rpm on highway. Over 3000 rpm, the fuel economy drops precipitously. A/C also sucks up its fair share.

I could do just as well with my 98 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4 L engine (it would get better gas mileage at higher highway speeds relative to the Patriot--the Patriot will do well if you stick to the double nickle but not if you do 75-80 mph). My Jeep Cherokee had a 75 l (approx. 20) US gal) with another 10 l in the filler neck (2.5 US gal). I could go 800 km (500 miles) on a tank and regularly did. Not off-roading or with A/C of course -- I would feel totally comfortable under almost any conditions doing 650 km (400 miles) on a tank with the Cherokee.

The Patriot has a 51 l tank (13.5 US gal) and I can get about 7 l (almost 2 US gal) in filler neck.

With the Patriot FDII, I have driven as much as 338 miles (540 km) on one tank but typically do much worse. I would say I am totally comfortable with 250 miles (400 km) on a tank under virtually any condition--moderate off-roading, stiff head winds, A/C . . .

Some of the places I go are 100 miles one way from gas station. That doesn't leave much room for error and I don't like carrying extra fuel in external containers (smell, safety etc.). I must now really limit my speed, watch when I am in AWD, keep off the A/C on some trips.

I knew this would be a problem before I bought the vehicle but I like the overall package (and still do--it has had a good workout in the last month and a half). I continue to hope for some after market fuel tank. Even 10 l (2.5 US gal) extra would be a reasonable safety net for me. Don't know why I can't get a 65-70 l tank as standard though!
 
#122 ·
Another data point...

I have the CVT2L/FDII and just took my first long trip (1500 mi on the odo). Averaged 25.3 MPG. Generally flat, with A/C on about 50% of the time. Stuck to around 65 MPH.
 
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#124 ·
The best thing to do is use that sites fuel purchase option. After about 10 fillups, you will get a true average of MPG instead of a "I got 25mpg this tank". The more tanks you track...the more accurate the figures.

Jeep always points out the 30 MPG highway for the Patriot but fail to mention that is the 2WD 5-Speed Small 4 banger.
 
#127 ·
I have a Sport 4X4 5 speed. Only have 1500 miles on it. So far I am gett between 24 and 27 MPG. I do live in Colorado (high altitude) and have a heavy foot most of the time.
 
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#129 ·
Okay, another mileage check-in. My Pat has 4200 miles on it now. Just gave it it's first oil change before this trip and put in Mobil1 synthetic 5w-20 as recommended.

Trip was 514 miles round-trip, with A/C on 70% of the time. Speed was average 70mph. Climbed from Tucson (2000 feet) to Flagstaff (7200 feet) and back down.

MPG: 27.6 (high was 28.2).

FWD with CVT
 
#131 ·
hunter44102 said:
AZ - Thats a good test of the Patriot, that long incline towards Flagstaff

I bet you didn't use much fuel on the way down!

The mpg numbers are great, especially if you didn't use Cruise control..
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I would have used cruise if it were available! That is actually one option I"m thinking of getting. Yes, it's good mileage overall. On the crawl up toward flag, the mileage dropped to about 23.5mpg but as you mentioned... it balanced itself out on the return trip.

Forgot to mention... about 150 miles with a bike on my roof yakima rack. Had to put the bike inside second half of the trip up and all of the trip down because of thunderstorms...
 
#132 ·
hunter44102 said:
AZ - Thats a good test of the Patriot, that long incline towards Flagstaff

I bet you didn't use much fuel on the way down!

The mpg numbers are great, especially if you didn't use Cruise control..
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Coming down the mountain from Lake Arrowhead near San Bernadino, the EVIC reported gas mileage of 76mpg. :D
Unfortunately it is a twisty/windy road so I couldn't whip out my cell phone to take a pic.
 
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#133 ·
I think, when stating your mileage it would be helpful if you could include what type of transmission you have and if the car has the off road package or not. The axle ratios are different based on the package. OK folks, you've broken in your cars by now, how are you doing???:)
 
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#134 ·
johnda said:
I think, when stating your mileage it would be helpful if you could include what type of transmission you have and if the car has the off road package or not. The axle ratios are different based on the package. OK folks, you've broken in your cars by now, how are you doing???:)
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I've made that request a few times already. I suggested putting the relevant information as part of our signature so that it is readily available.
 
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#136 · (Edited)
I posted the most recent government fuel economy figures below:

Natural Resources Canada Office of Energy Efficiency

Jeep Patriot 2WD 2.0 L, Automatic
9.0 L/100km (26.1 MPG) City
7.3 L/100km (32.2 MPG) Hwy

Jeep Patriot 2WD 2.4 L, Manual
9.0 L/100km (26.1 MPG) City
7.2 L/100km (32.7 MPG) Hwy

Jeep Patriot 2WD 2.4 L, Automatic
9.7 L/100km (24.3 MPG) City
8.0 L/100km (29.4 MPG) Hwy

Jeep Patriot 4WD 2.4 L, Manual
9.3 L/100km (25.3 MPG) City
7.4 L/100km (31.8 MPG) Hwy

Jeep Patriot 4WD 2.4 L, Automatic
9.9 L/100km (23.8 MPG) City
8.2 L/100km (28.7 MPG) Hwy


US Environment Protection Agency

Jeep Patriot 2WD 2 L, Automatic (CVT FDI)
10.23 L/100km (23 MPG) City
8.71 L/100km (27 MPG) Hwy

Jeep Patriot 2WD 2.4 L, Automatic (CVT FDI)
11.20 L/100km (21 MPG) City
9.41 L/100km (25 MPG) Hwy

Jeep Patriot 4WD 2.4 L, Manual
10.69 L/100km (22 MPG) City
8.71 L/100km (27 MPG) Hwy

Jeep Patriot 4WD 2.4 L, Automatic (CVT FDI)
11.76 L/100km (20 MPG) City
9.80 L/100km (24 MPG) Hwy

Jeep Patriot 4WD 2.4 L, Automatic (CVT FDII)
12.38 L/100km (19 MPG) City
11.20 L/100km (21 MPG) Hwy
 
#138 ·
johnda said:
Thanks homac, much appreciated!
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No problem. These are a rough guide, however after reading several posts you can really impact fuel consumption by changing the factors below:

  • Driving habits
  • Terrain
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cargo
  • Tire pressure
  • Oil type/grade
  • Petrol type/grade

I used to run my Plymouth Neon tire pressure close to 40 PSI (just under the safe limit) and I noticed a measurable decrease in fuel consumption. The ride was a bit bumpy though! ;)
 
#139 ·
homac said:
No problem. These are a rough guide, however after reading several posts you can really impact fuel consumption by changing the factors below:

  • Air Conditioning
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There was a recent radio car show that did a fuel consumption comparison on using/not using air conditioning and I believe their conclusion was that it was a negligible difference between the two in cars built recently.
 
#140 ·
Another data point for me: 21 MPG toting kids around-town driving in hot weather, A/C on constantly. 2700 miles on the odo now - I think it's broken-in enough now. 2 weeks ago I got 27 MPG on mostly highway 50-55 MPH, so it appears to vary widely. I've been using the EVIC MPG numbers.
 
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