2012 Jeep Patriot vs 2012 Scion xB vs 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Jeep Patriot

2012 Scion xB

2012 Subaru Forester

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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 Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic	22	28	$16,387	$17,250
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic Release Series 9.0	22	28	$18,107	$19,060
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual	22	28	$15,485	$16,300
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual Release Series 9.0	22	28	$17,205	$18,110

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4-Door Automatic 2.5X

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X	21	27	$20,580	$21,795
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited	21	27	$24,905	$26,595
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited PZEV	21	27	$25,214	$26,895
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X PZEV	21	27	$20,888	$22,095
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Premium	21	27	$22,869	$24,295
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Premium PZEV	21	27	$23,178	$24,595
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Touring	21	27	$26,094	$27,895
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Touring PZEV	21	27	$26,403	$28,195
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5XT Premium	19	24	$25,407	$27,095
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5XT Touring	19	24	$27,992	$29,895
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X	21	27	$19,489	$20,595
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X PZEV	21	27	$19,798	$20,895
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X Premium	21	27	$21,960	$23,295
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X Premium PZEV	21	27	$22,269	$23,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,956

$16,387

$20,580

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,780

$17,250

$21,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$380 / month

$288 / month

$363 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.4

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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.

Trendy or odd, the Scion xB jams plenty of space and versatility into its compact footprint.

The 2012 Subaru Forester is tough, all-weather-capable, and one of the best-handling compact crossovers--plus, a blast to drive in XT turbo form--but an old-tech automatic transmission and econo-caliber interior remain letdowns.

TCC Likes

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

Roomy back seat
Chopped and channeled look
Rides well

Utilitarian exterior
Excellent handling
All-weather surefootedness

TCC Dislikes

Sluggish powertrain (CVT)
Engine noise
Cheap-feeling interior

Centered instruments are impractical
Gas mileage is unimpressive
More like a big wagon, this time around

Widely spaced gears (4-sp auto)
Chintzy cabin materials
Small, flat front seats

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Small Station Wagon

Sport Utility Vehicle - AWD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

41.0

40.0

41.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.4

110.9

107.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.0

46.7

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

55.8

56.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

41.2

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.0

54.7

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

40.7

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

52.3

52.7

52.9

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

27.4

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.2

69.3

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

60.0

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

8.9

Length, Overall (in)

173.8

167.3

179.5

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

45.1

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.8

63.4

65.9

Liftover Height (in)

30.7

- TBD -

27.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.8

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

103.7

102.4

103.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

23.0

69.9

68.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.1

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.4

- TBD -

33.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

61.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.2

11.6

33.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.0

- TBD -

42.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

37.5

Brakes

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 -

11.7 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x 0.4

11.0 x - TBD -

11.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

14.0

16.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

16.0

16.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

34.8

34.4

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R17

P205/55R16

P215/65HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TTU

Front Tire Size

P215/60R17

P205/55R16

P215/65HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TTU

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

- TBD -

240

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

- TBD -

360

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

2400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

2400

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3273

3084

3300

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.2

6.2

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

165 @ 4400

162 @ 4000

174 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

ED3

Displacement

2.4L/144

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

172 @ 6000

158 @ 6000

170 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas Flat 4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SFI

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34 - 0.39

3.94

2.79

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.00

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.75

3.15

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.20

1.55

Trans Order Code

DAV

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.12

2.74

4.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously variable ratio

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Patriot

Scion xB

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

4 Door Wagon

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.04

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

7.8

8.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5 (2011)

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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