

Most reviewers say that the six-speed automatic transmission makes the best use of the engine’s power. The CVT comes with the Patriot's off-road package, and one reviewer says that its performance is weak, even under normal driving conditions.
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Test drivers are disappointed with the Patriot’s engine options, saying that they are noisy and that acceleration lags. The base Jeep Patriot gets up to 23/30 mpg city/highway, which is comparable with the fuel economy of compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape. Four-wheel drive models can be equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
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A five-speed manual transmission comes standard, while a six-speed automatic transmission is optional. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 172 horsepower is standard on the Limited model and optional on all other trims. The 2014 Jeep Patriot comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 158 horsepower. The combination of a small four-cylinder engine and a CVT makes for great fuel economy but relatively unimpressive performance - an issue that plagues many compact crossovers, not just the Patriot." - Edmunds (2012)
