Compare 2009 Jeep Patriot vs 2008 Kia Sportage

2009 Jeep Patriot
2008 Kia Sportage
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4WD 4-Door Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Limited 23 28 $22,432 $23,980
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Rocky Mountain 23 28 $18,117 $19,290
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Sport 23 28 $18,117 $19,290
Patriot FWD 4-Door Limited 23 28 $20,822 $22,230
Patriot FWD 4-Door Rocky Mountain 23 28 $16,507 $17,540
Patriot FWD 4-Door Sport 23 28 $16,507 $17,540
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2WD 4-Door I4 Automatic LX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sportage 2WD 4-Door I4 Automatic LX 19 25 $18,110 $19,045
Sportage 2WD 4-Door I4 Manual LX 20 25 $15,270 $16,050
Sportage 2WD 4-Door V6 Automatic EX 17 23 $20,000 $21,395
Sportage 2WD 4-Door V6 Automatic LX 17 23 $18,940 $20,045
Sportage 4WD 4-Door I4 Manual LX 19 24 $18,600 $19,545
Sportage 4WD 4-Door V6 Automatic EX 17 21 $21,370 $22,895
Sportage 4WD 4-Door V6 Automatic LX 17 21 $20,130 $21,345
Pricing
Invoice Price
$22,432
$18,110
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$23,980
$19,045
Monthly Payment Estimate
$400 / month
$317 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.4
6.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2009 Jeep Patriot offers a safe, city-friendly package for a bargain price; if the most off-roading you'll be doing is to the weekend campsite, it's a good frugal choice. If you can live without top-level refinement and the absolutely latest technology, 2008 Kia Sportage is a fine little SUV, and considering its price, a genuine value.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.0 56.3
Front Leg Room (in)
40.6 42.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101.7 103.9
Front Hip Room (in)
52.3 54.6
Second Leg Room (in)
39.4 37.2
Front Head Room (in)
41.0 40.7
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
51.0 54.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.6 56.7
Second Head Room (in)
39.9 39.4
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
65.7 66.7
Liftover Height (in)
30.7 - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.8 60.6
Wheelbase (in)
103.7 103.5
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
27.4 - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.1 70.9
Track Width, Front (in)
59.8 60.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.1 7.7
Length, Overall (in)
173.6 171.3
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
45.1 - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
23.0 23.6
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
54.2 66.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
38.0 - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x 0.4 10.3 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.5 x 1.0 11.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.5 15.3
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.88 3.06
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.4 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.6 35.4
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
TTU NA
Spare Tire Order Code
TBC NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R17 P215/65R16
Rear Tire Order Code
TTU NA
Front Tire Size
P215/60R17 P215/65R16
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3245 3254
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.2 7.3
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
165 @ 4400 136 @ 4500
Engine Order Code
ED3 NA
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.0L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
172 @ 6000 140 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
SMPI NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 -
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.00
Trans Type
5 4
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive 2 Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72 NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42 2.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.16 1.53
Trans Order Code
DD7 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.12 4.63
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03 0.71
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.77 2.84
Summary
Vehicle Name
Jeep Patriot Kia Sportage
Body Style
Sport Utility 4 Door
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Stabilizer bar w/stabilizer bar
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Stabilizer bar w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Dual-link
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 -

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