Subaru Forester 2005 vs Jeep Patriot 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 158 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 186 NM | 310 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 18 HP more power than Jeep Patriot, but torque is 124 NM less than Jeep Patriot. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.6 | |
The Jeep Patriot is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Patriot, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
Jeep Patriot gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jeep Patriot engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Journey, Dodge Caliber | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Jeep Patriot engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.59 m | 1.64 m | |
Subaru Forester is larger, but lower. Subaru Forester is 7 cm longer than the Jeep Patriot, 1 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Forester is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | 652 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1777 litres | |
Jeep Patriot has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 265 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Patriot. This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`000 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | no data | |
Average price (€): | 3600 | 5600 | |
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