2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD.

The 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD has 3 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L.

The 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L212023
Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L222025
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L242227

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD is $2,817.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,583 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,600spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L14
Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD Emit?

The 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD will emit an average of about 5,940,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 203 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD model options.

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO26,270,000
Trees Needed to Offset299
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO26,000,000
Trees Needed to Offset286
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,550,000
Trees Needed to Offset264
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/jeep/patriot-4wd/2016.

  • "2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/jeep/patriot-4wd/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2016 Jeep Patriot 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/jeep/patriot-4wd/2016.