2009 Jeep Patriot vs 2009 Scion xB

2009 Jeep Patriot

2009 Scion xB

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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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5-Door Wgn Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic	22	28	$15,865	$16,700
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual	22	28	$14,962	$15,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,432

$15,865

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,980

$16,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$400 / month

$278 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.6

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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.

The 2009 Scion xB has polarizing looks, a no-haggle dealer experience, and a long safety features list. It provides good value for those on a budget.

TCC Likes

Maneuverability
Handling of a small car
Traditional Jeep styling

Extensive standard safety features
Cargo utility and capacity
Automatic transmission with sequential shift

TCC Dislikes

Excessive use of hard plastic in the cabin
Some excessive road and engine noise
CVT drivability not up to par

Relatively low fuel economy
Impractical dashboard
Ergonomics from driver's seat

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.0

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.7

100.8

Front Hip Room (in)

52.3

52.7

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

41.0

40.0

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.0

46.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

55.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

41.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.7

64.7

Liftover Height (in)

30.7

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.7

102.4

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

27.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.1

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

167.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

45.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

23.0

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.0

Trunk Volume (ft³)

21.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x 0.4

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x 1.0

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

14.0

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.88

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TTU

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R17

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code

TTU

Front Tire Size

P215/60R17

P205/55R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3245

3086

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.2

6.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

165 @ 4400

162 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ED3

Displacement

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

172 @ 6000

158 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

SFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.16

2.20

Trans Order Code

DD7

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

2.74

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.77

3.94

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Patriot

Scion xB

Body Style

Sport Utility

4 Door Wagon

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.04

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Torsion Beam

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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