Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 100.0 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 168.4 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 71.2 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 58.5 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3108 lb. | 3012 lb. | 96 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.1 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 49.0 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 31.4 in | 8 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.2 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 |
2010 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
lots of legroom see full Jeep Patriot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review |
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