Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.0 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 179.5 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 70.1 in | -1 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 65.9 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3251 lb. | 3250 lb. | 1 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.1 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.1 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.6 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.2 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
2007 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
Its comfortable on long trips 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 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 |
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 |
2007 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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |