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2007-2017 Jeep Patriot MPG & Fuel Cost

11 model years · 20–25 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD

$2,570

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2007-2017 Jeep Patriot at a glance

The 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot covers 11 model years in the EPA database (75 configurations in all), rated 20–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $2,570 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2007-2017 Jeep Patriot by model year

2007-2017 Jeep Patriot: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2017	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,570–$3,080	Ratings changed
2016	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,570–$3,080	Ratings changed
2015	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,570–$3,080	Ratings changed
2014	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,560–$3,080	Ratings changed
2013	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,560–$3,080	Ratings changed
2012	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,620–$3,080	Ratings changed
2011	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,620–$3,080	Ratings changed
2010	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,610–$3,110	Ratings changed
2009	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,610–$3,110	Ratings changed
2008	Gas	21–25 MPG	$2,610–$3,110	Ratings changed
2007	Gas	20–24 MPG	$2,720–$3,270	First year

What the 2017 Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$214

$2,570 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.28

Per 100 miles

$17.13

Five years

$12,850

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small SUV median

$320less a year

Class median $2,890 a year, MY2017

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 Jeep Patriot MPG

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,570.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,570–$3,080

Gas configurations (7)

2017 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	30	25	$2,570
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,600
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	22	27	24	$2,720
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	26	24	$2,780
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	27	23	$2,810
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	25	22	$2,940
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,080

2016 Jeep Patriot MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,570–$3,080/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,570.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,570–$3,080

Gas configurations (7)

2016 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	30	25	$2,570
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,600
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	22	27	24	$2,720
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	26	24	$2,780
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	27	23	$2,800
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	25	22	$2,940

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2016 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,080

2015 Jeep Patriot MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,570–$3,080/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,560 to $2,570, $10 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,570–$3,080

Gas configurations (7)

2015 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	30	25	$2,570
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,610
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	22	27	24	$2,720
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	26	24	$2,760
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	27	23	$2,800
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	27	23	$2,850

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2015 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,080

2014 Jeep Patriot MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,560–$3,080/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,560.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,560–$3,080

Gas configurations (8)

2014 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	30	25	$2,560
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,630
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	23	28	25	$2,650
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	28	24	$2,750
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	21	28	24	$2,760
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	26	24	$2,760

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2014 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	27	23	$2,850
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,080

2013 Jeep Patriot MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,560–$3,080/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,620 to $2,560, $60 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,560–$3,080

Gas configurations (7)

2013 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	30	25	$2,560
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,640
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	22	27	24	$2,690
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	27	24	$2,700
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	27	23	$2,780
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	26	23	$2,870

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2013 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,080

2012 Jeep Patriot MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,620–$3,080/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,620.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,620–$3,080

Gas configurations (7)

2012 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,620
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,630
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	27	24	$2,680
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	22	27	24	$2,690
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	27	23	$2,790
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	25	23	$2,890

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2012 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,080

2011 Jeep Patriot MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,620–$3,080/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,610 to $2,620, $10 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,620–$3,080

Gas configurations (7)

2011 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,620
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,630
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	27	24	$2,680
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	22	27	24	$2,690
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	27	23	$2,790
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	26	23	$2,850

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2011 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	23	21	$3,080

2010 Jeep Patriot MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,110/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,610–$3,110

Gas configurations (7)

2010 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,610
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	27	25	$2,610
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,610
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	23	28	25	$2,610
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	25	23	$2,840
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	24	22	$2,970

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2010 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	22	21	$3,110

2009 Jeep Patriot MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,110/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,610–$3,110

Gas configurations (7)

2009 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,610
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	23	28	25	$2,610
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,610
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	27	24	$2,720
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	25	23	$2,840
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	24	22	$2,970

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2009 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	22	21	$3,110

2008 Jeep Patriot MPG

21–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,110/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,610, $110 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

21–25 MPG

Per year

$2,610–$3,110

Gas configurations (6)

2008 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	23	28	25	$2,610
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	27	24	$2,720
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	22	27	24	$2,720
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	25	23	$2,840
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	21	24	22	$2,970
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	22	21	$3,110

2007 Jeep Patriot MPG

20–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,270/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L

Combined

20–24 MPG

Per year

$2,720–$3,270

Gas configurations (5)

2007 Jeep Patriot gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	22	27	24	$2,720
Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	27	24	$2,720
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	25	23	$2,840
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	20	24	22	$2,970
Patriot 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.4L 4-cyl	4WD	19	21	20	$3,270

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,500 in California and $2,240 in Texas, a $1,260 difference.

California $3,500
Washington $3,240
New York $2,570
Florida $2,430
Texas $2,240

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small SUV models.

2017 Chevrolet Equinox

25 MPG · $2,610/yr

2017 GMC Terrain

25 MPG · $2,610/yr

2017 Buick Envision

25 MPG · $2,620/yr

2017 Lexus NX

25 MPG · $3,270/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

2007-2017 (2007)

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot get?

EPA rates the 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot at 20–25 MPG combined across 75 configurations and 11 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (23 city, 30 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot?

The Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2007.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2017 Jeep Patriot?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Jeep Patriot per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,570 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $2,570–$3,080 a year. That is a $510 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Jeep Patriot 100 miles?

About $17.13 per 100 miles for the Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.13 and $20.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2017 Jeep Patriot more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 23 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2017 Jeep Patriot compare with other small SUV configurations?

The Patriot 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,570 a year to fuel, $320 less than the class median of $2,890, and less than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 198 rated small SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2017 Jeep Patriot different from the 2016 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,570. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2017 against 7 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Jeep Patriot for that year.