Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 126.6 in | -22.9 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 203.0 in | -29.2 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 75.7 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 65.5 in | 65.4 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 60.3 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 40.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 59.6 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.2 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 | 42.2 ft3 | -19.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.2 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -30.8 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |