Article Comments - First Drive 2007 Jeep Compass

13 messages, Last post on Oct 07, 2007 at 8:51 PM

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#12 of 13 MPG's by jl49 Sep 24, 2007 (10:39 am)
I bought a Compass a month ago and I like it, but my only complaint is the gas mileage. I'm getting around 14 to 15 mpg's which is not the 23 to 26 mpg's advertised on the window sticker. Anyone have any suggestions?
#13 of 13 Re:MPG's by sunbee2002 Oct 07, 2007 (8:51 pm)
Do you have the 4 wheel drive turned on? That would definitely lower your gas mileage. Also, doing a lot of stop-and-go driving versus highway driving hurts too. If it's a brand-new vehicle, I wouldn't expect to get the sticker's advertised gas mileage until the engine gets broken in after a few thousand miles. Keeping your tires properly inflated and performing regular maintenance helps with gas mileage too. You might also try using your air conditioner less often. Hope this helps answer your question.