2012 Jeep Patriot vs 2012 Nissan Cube

2012 Jeep Patriot

2012 Nissan Cube

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4WD 4-Door Latitude

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Latitude	22	28	$21,956	$22,780
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Limited	22	28	$24,327	$25,330
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Sport	22	28	$17,450	$17,745
Patriot FWD 4-Door Latitude	23	29	$19,132	$19,745
Patriot FWD 4-Door Limited	23	29	$22,681	$23,560
Patriot FWD 4-Door Sport	23	29	$15,805	$15,995

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5-Door Wgn I4 CVT 1.8 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 CVT 1.8 S	27	31	$16,952	$17,580
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 CVT 1.8 SL	27	31	$18,010	$18,680
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 Manual 1.8 Base	25	30	$14,452	$14,980
cube 5-Door Wgn I4 Manual 1.8 S	25	30	$15,991	$16,580

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,956

$16,952

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,780

$17,580

Monthly Payment Estimate

$380 / month

$293 / 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 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.

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.

TCC Likes

Boxy but unpretentious exterior
Very maneuverable and easy to park
Good driving position, visibility

A box, styled like no other
Perky feel, especially with manual
Strong value for the money

TCC Dislikes

Sluggish powertrain (CVT)
Engine noise
Cheap-feeling interior

Rear seats don't fold to the floor
Overly light steering feel
Susceptible to crosswinds

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

35.5

Front Head Room (in)

41.0

42.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.4

97.7

Second Hip Room (in)

51.0

47.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

52.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

40.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.0

52.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

52.3

48.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.2

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.30

Length, Overall (in)

173.8

156.7

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

45.1

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.8

65.0

Liftover Height (in)

30.7

28.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.8

58.3

Wheelbase (in)

103.7

99.6

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

27.4

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.4

45.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.2

58.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.0

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

23.0

11.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.1

39.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x 1.0

11.02 x 0.95

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.73 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

33.4

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

18.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

33.4

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Electric Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.25

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R17

P195/60HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

TTU

Front Tire Size

P215/60R17

P195/60HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T125/70D15

Front Tire Order Code

TTU

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3273

2831

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

15 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.2

7.25

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

165 @ 4400

127 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

ED3

Displacement

2.4L/144

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

172 @ 6000

122 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.75

2.69

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

DAV

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.12

5.47

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously variable ratio

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34 - 0.39

2.56-0.43

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Patriot

Nissan cube

Body Style

Sport Utility

5-Door Wagon

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.97

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.78

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8

6.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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