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#3 ·
I have the 2.0 engine and I don't regret anything about it. I do normal daily driving about 40 miles on the highway and about 20 around town everyday and i get around 25 mpg, I'm sure I would get more if I did not have a heavy foot.
 
#4 ·
I drove the 2.4 and the 2.0 and couldn't tell the difference. I went with the
2.0 and love it. I have gotten 28.5 and 29 on the interstate, 68 - 70 mph.
I suspect that it will be slightly better on the highway, 55 - 60. Around town/combo driving I am seeing 25 consistently. Start slow and slow, slowly!
 
#5 ·
i was originally planning on getting a 2.0 and probably would have been fine with it had i gotten one (test drove both the 2.0 and 2.4 a couple times).

however, figured i may be doing some towing so went with the 2.4 (haven't towed yet by the way, lol).

anyway, with my 2.4 and some basic MPG-conserving techniques, i'm getting a cumulative 27-28mpg after 7000 miles, so can't complain with the bigger engine.
 
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Speaking from experience, I think you probably won't see/feel much of a difference between the 2.0 and 2.4 while they are both new. If you plan on keeping the vehicle I believe you will be happier with the 2.4 at the 100,000 mile mark and beyond (as they get tired) and if you have it coupled with the 5-spd manual you are really going to be pleased with your transmission choice.
 
#12 ·
Happy with 2.0L engine

I don't drive slow on the highway and I still muster up around 25-27mpg. I have the CVT as well. If you want to get good MPG don't run the autostick. Watch the RPM's if you do have the autostick. When running about 70 mph, go from auto to 6th gear in autostick and you'll jump up about 300-350 rpm, YIKES! Didn't realize thats how you kick off overdrive.

Generally pleased with the 2.0L. I got it considering the cost of gas. Just went up to 3.39 a gallon here 60 miles south of Chicago.

Later.
 
#13 ·
MINICooperS said:
Speaking from experience, I think you probably won't see/feel much of a difference between the 2.0 and 2.4 while they are both new. If you plan on keeping the vehicle I believe you will be happier with the 2.4 at the 100,000 mile mark and beyond (as they get tired) and if you have it coupled with the 5-spd manual you are really going to be pleased with your transmission choice.
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Interesting observation since there is nobody who has 100,000 miles on one yet :confused: Also, with my LIFETIME WARRANTY, i don't have to worry about it getting "tired" ! If it doesn't perform like new then the boys at the Jeep garage will have a job to do. The 2.0 has more than enough power for anyone and the CVT is the smoothest tranny I have ever driven ! The 5 -speed is ok i guess if you live in the boonies, but not for city driving. I am so sick of slapping gears after my last 5 speed that i would not accept one if the car was free !!! Also don't forget....the clutch is "not" covered on the 5 speed !
 
#14 ·
I test drove a 2.0 for a day. It seemed to rev an awful lot to get up to highway speed and from stop lights. I discovered after driving it for a bit that I could keep the reving down by accelerating slowing and not pressing to firmly on the accelerator. I think that little engine has a big fuel efficiency potential if treated gently. I just could not get used to the CVT auto paired with it. I opted for the manual tranny to get a more traditional feel, which meant switching to the 2.4. If you don't mind the auto, the 2.0 would be a great choice.

Added bonus - If you live in Canada the 2.0 is the only automatic version of the Patriot that qualifies for the $1000 eco rebate.
 
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Mortaric said:
I test drove a 2.0 for a day. It seemed to rev an awful lot to get up to highway speed and from stop lights. I discovered after driving it for a bit that I could keep the reving down by accelerating slowing and not pressing to firmly on the accelerator. I think that little engine has a big fuel efficiency potential if treated gently. I just could not get used to the CVT auto paired with it. I opted for the manual tranny to get a more traditional feel, which meant switching to the 2.4. If you don't mind the auto, the 2.0 would be a great choice.

Added bonus - If you live in Canada the 2.0 is the only automatic version of the Patriot that qualifies for the $1000 eco rebate.
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Took me a couple days to realize how to drive it correctly. You have to feather the pedal...not stomp it, and you will be amazed at how effortless and fast you are at 70 mph and don't realize it. That's because the way the trans is designed. You don't feel the "SHIFT" sensation...so most people keep pouring on the gas in search of the "shift" when there is actually no gears to shift. It does have a planetary gear but is used for reverse. The expected life of the CVT is 150,000 miles and should be covered under the lifetime powertrain...which is good as they are not rebuildable ! $1500 + Labor for a new one. But at least I'm not waiting to buy a clutch.
 
#17 ·
Get up and go, maybe?!

I've had my Pat since March 2008. I get roughly 28-29 combined. I drive mostly 2 lane country roads to work and don't go above 55. I did find one problem with the 2.0L. The family and I took a trip to Lino Lakes, MN about two weeks ago. Between the wife and 15mo son, we had about 75 pounds of luggage (I'm not exaggerating). The luggage bags were on the roof. We had another 90-100 lbs of stuff in the back. While driving west on I-80 into a 20-25 mph head wind, I barely got 18 mpg. Yikes. Guess that's to be expected. Problem were the hills in Wisconsin. If I could have stuck my leg out the door to help push her along I would have! Nothing like pushing the pedal to the floor for 2 miles just to maintain 65mph on I-90( I have the CVT and ran around 5000 rpm to get up some hills for at least 1-2 miles straight). Should have paid the $200 for the 2.4L. Great around town vehicle but don't expect fuel savings in head winds (flying brick!) or weight in the vehicle. Towing should be a lot of fun;)

Later.
 
#18 ·
Kind of makes you wonder why the 2.0 wasn't offered with the 5 spd. That combo would seem to get the best fuel mileage of all and help Chrysler's CAFE numbers. You would think that the 5 spd. would get the best performance out of the 2.0.
 
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:banana:Bought a 2.0 4x2 CVT on 5/31/08 and wife liked it so well and I was able to find the color that she really wanted in August and $2,000 cash allowance went and bought another one and took her old one both have the 2.0 and I drive 100 to 150 miles a day and have been getting between 28 and 30 combined highway and city more highway up to 65 for about half the miles get better driving just 55 but when I'm making a trip the first half of the trip I have to get what I transfer there as quick as possible (time limit).
So I take the main highway that has 65 speed limit on way back take 55 miles highways 1 mile difference actually 1 mile shorter but have a few small towns to go through. Like I say 28 to 30 and not broke in yet.:pepper:
 
#20 ·
I put 1000 miles on a 2.0 CVT, and 800 miles on a 2.4 manual.

The 2.0 had acceptable performance, but the 2.4 w/ manual trans feels very zippy, especially in 2nd and 3rd gear. Even 5th isnt bad - if you are lazy you can just mash the gas pedal and still accelerate decent at interstate speeds instead of downshifting.

I got 31mpg on the 2.4 CVT that was already long broken in, and I got 28 mpg on the 2.4 manual during the break-in process (lots of needless accel/decel to break in engine).
 
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