Gas mileage on the new Jeep Patriot different than stated?

Question

I have a Jeep Patriot, 4x4, 2.5 4L engine, manual transmission. The sticker claims that it does 25-29 mpg but I've yet to see such results. I'm getting under 23 every time and I've been driving like a grandma trying to get to at least 25! Anyone else having this same problem? What kind of mileage are you getting?

Answer 1

The mileage estimates on your sticker are EPA mileage estimates, which are notorious for being inaccurate. They overhauled their testing standards for 2008, but real world mileage can be much different.

Driving like a grandma doesn't mean much. Living in areas with a lot of hills or mountains will decrease mileage, as will rain and snow. Check your tire pressure often, as improper tire inflation can hurt your mileage.

Other than that, you're probably getting average for that vehicle. Welcome to SUVs.

Answer 2

Driving style is key to MPG but if you are getting 25 mpg on mixed highway/city/freeway your doing OK. Try a road trip on the interstate and SE what you get out of a full tank. It should come in near the 29mpg.

You say 2.5 4L - That seems off a bit. I don't know much about the patriot but I think you have a 2.4L In line 4 like the TJ wrangler SE.

I know that with the JK (the new wrangler with the 3.6L V6 )Jeep programed the computer to limit the performance of the power plant to enforce the break in period that has always been recommended by manufacturers. You might flip through your owners manual or talk to the sales or maintenance guys at a jeep store and ask about this possibility. IF they are doing this to your rig then after about 3000 miles you should get a bump in power and MPG.

Answer 3

It is so ridiculous to say that driving styles do not affect fuel mileage as above as to laughable. Of course driving styles affect fuel economy.
I was intrigued by the new Jeep that I had to try it. I travel a lot and so get to try almost anything I would like,
I am surprised at your mileage with the manual. Ok, is this poor mileage you are talking about 50%, 90% in town? All bets are off if you are talking about in town driving. There are too many variables. Yes, the sticker shows a labritory test criteria and so does not really reflect real world conditions.
I pushed the automatic version on the highway and around town...uh...let's say uh..I got where I wanted quick. Got 21 MPG with town and highway, but the manual should get better due to less parasitic drag. I did NOT drive for economy. I did like the room at 6'4", quietness, and fit.

Answer 4

Some people at a forum I belong to are getting between 24-29 MPG. Got to remember you are also having to break in a new motor. Remember City driving and Highway driving. City your going to be getting less and highway a little better. I talked to a lady here in town I asked her about hers she said she was getting 25 mpgs. I think it just depends on the area your live, straight highways vs. hills. Altitude also makes a small difference.

Answer 5

Mileage is going to depend on driving habbits, how far you drive, and if the vehicle is driven far enough each time to for the vehicle to reach proper operating temperature. Driving around town, stop and go traffic, using the air conditioner, having excessive items in the vehicle, etc. Will all effect the performance of your vehicle. The window stickers are never correct due to the results are computer generated and are never reached due to variences in engine tuning, climate, etc.

Answer 6

Your mileage will improve when you get a few miles on it, Another thing to check is your air pressure in the tires. That and driving habits are important when it come to mileage

Answer 7

you'll never see the mileage that's stated on the sticker. The EPA tests cars under ideal conditions, conditions that don't exist in the real world.

Answer 8

Most cars are different then what is stated.