Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Acura RDX | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 180.7 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 73.6 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 65.2 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 3968 lb. | -635 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 58.2 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 54.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 56.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 53.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.2 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Knee room and seat comfort is good for this type of vehicle and this price see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2007 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review |
2007 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |