Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Ford Focus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 171.6 in | 2 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 71.8 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 57.7 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3108 lb. | 2920 lb. | 188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.3 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.9 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 52.7 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 33.2 in | 6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.2 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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 |
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 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 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 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 FWD |
Support, not hard, just plain comfortable 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 |
2009 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 |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |