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2012 Jeep Patriot vs. Its Competition
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Feb 14, 2012
The Patriot competes in part with the rugged Subaru Forester and Ford Escape, as well as other boxy urban vehicles like the Scion xB and Nissan Cube.
The Ford Escape is more conservative-looking and has a high driving position that feels more like that of an SUV; an all-new version of the Escape is due soon, however.
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a new model—essentially a shorter, lighter, more city-sized version of the Outlander; it also has just a little bit of off-road ability and has a more sprightly feel on the road.
At the other end, the Scion xB is also a well-equipped, city-friendly vehicle, but the xB's passenger space isn't quite as usable as that of the Patriot.
However, the Patriot's interior feels cheap and substandard compared to most of these rivals, even considering its modest upgrades.
 2012 Jeep PatriotGet FREE Price Quote |  2012 Ford EscapeGet FREE Price Quote |  2012 Nissan CubeGet FREE Price Quote |  2012 Scion xBGet FREE Price Quote |  2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SportBrowse Used Listings |  2011 Subaru ForesterBrowse Used Listings |
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The 2012 Jeep Patriot is a compelling choice for its versatile interior, maneuverability, and strong list of features—with just a bit of weekend-warrior ruggedness—but it's woefully short on refinement or sophistication. | The 2012 Ford Escape still antes up solid crossover bona fides, but its sluggish handling and plasticky interior are ready for retirement | For those motivated by style and fashion—yet still needing a healthy dose of practicality—the Cube hits the right buttons; practical types might find it hard to get past some packaging issues, though. | Trendy or odd, the Scion xB jams plenty of space and versatility into its compact footprint. | The 2011 Outlander Sport is a pleasant, nimble, and versatile runabout for the city, but road noise and a sluggish powertrain make it a less-than-ideal pick if you do a lot of highway driving. | The roomy, versatile 2011 Subaru Forester handles better than just about any other small crossover, though the need for a more modern transmission and a little more cabin refinement keep it from greatness. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $15,995 | $21,440 | $14,980 | $16,300 | $18,495 | $20,495 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas Flat 4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | Small Station Wagon | Small Station Wagon | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility |
| Style Name | |||||
| FWD 4-Door Sport | FWD 4-Door XLS | 5-Door Wagon I4 Manual 1.8 Base | 5-Door Wagon Manual (Natl) | 2WD 4-Door Manual ES | 4-Door Manual 2.5X |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | 4 Door | 5-Door Wagon | 4 Door Wagon | Sport Utility | 4 Door Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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