Compare 2017 Jeep Patriot vs 2017 Jeep Renegade vs 2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Jeep Patriot
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2017 Jeep Renegade
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2017 Subaru Forester
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75th Anniversary Edition 4x4
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Patriot 75th Anniversary Edition 4x4 20 25 $19,802 $20,040
Patriot 75th Anniversary Edition FWD 21 27 $17,914 $18,040
Patriot High Altitude 4x4 20 25 $25,174 $25,840
Patriot High Altitude FWD 22 26 $22,072 $22,540
Patriot Latitude 4x4 20 25 $25,174 $25,840
Patriot Latitude FWD 23 30 $22,072 $22,540
Patriot Sport 4x4 22 27 $19,802 $20,040
Patriot Sport FWD 23 30 $17,914 $18,040
Patriot Sport SE 4x4 20 25 $19,802 $20,040
Patriot Sport SE FWD 22 26 $17,914 $18,040
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Altitude 4x4
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Renegade Altitude 4x4 24 31 $23,066 $23,495
Renegade Altitude FWD 24 31 $21,116 $21,495
Renegade Deserthawk 4x4 21 29 $26,262 $26,895
Renegade Latitude 4x4 21 29 $23,066 $23,495
Renegade Latitude FWD 22 30 $21,116 $21,495
Renegade Limited 4x4 21 29 $26,544 $27,195
Renegade Limited FWD 22 30 $24,594 $25,195
Renegade Sport 4x4 24 31 $19,825 $19,995
Renegade Sport FWD 22 30 $17,870 $17,995
Renegade Trailhawk 4x4 21 29 $26,262 $26,895
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2.0XT Premium CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Forester 2.0XT Premium CVT 23 27 $27,424 $29,295
Forester 2.0XT Touring CVT 23 27 $32,028 $34,295
Forester 2.5i CVT 26 32 $22,272 $23,595
Forester 2.5i Limited CVT 26 32 $27,321 $29,195
Forester 2.5i Manual 22 28 $21,363 $22,595
Forester 2.5i Premium CVT 26 32 $24,466 $25,995
Forester 2.5i Premium Manual 22 28 $24,032 $25,495
Forester 2.5i Touring CVT 26 32 $29,243 $31,295

Pricing

Invoice Price
$19,802
$23,066
$27,424

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$20,040
$23,495
$29,295

Monthly Payment Estimate
$334 / month
$392 / month
$488 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
4.7
5.3
7.2

TCC’s Bottom Line
Feeling like a modern, but not as rugged incarnation of the classic '80s and '90s Jeep Cherokee, the Jeep Patriot is a simple crossover that makes a decent budget choice. The 2017 Jeep Renegade is the smallest Jeep you can buy, appealing both to commuters and off-roaders, but its design can outshine its performance. One of the best small SUVs, the 2017 Subaru Forester is a good value, with remarkable interior volume, thrifty fuel economy, and top safety scores.

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Fuel Economy

City
20 mpg 24 mpg 23 mpg

Highway
25 mpg 31 mpg 27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)
54 55.1 56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)
104.4 100.1 103.3

Front Leg Room (in)
40.6 41.2 43

Front Hip Room (in)
52.3 53.1 53.9

Second Leg Room (in)
39.4 35.1 38

Passenger Capacity
5 5 5

Front Head Room (in)
41 41.1 40

Second Hip Room (in)
51 51.9 53

Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.5 55.9 57

Second Head Room (in)
39.9 40.5 37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)
66.8 66.5 68.2

Liftover Height (in)
30.7 29.8 28.6

Track Width, Rear (in)
59.8 60.6 61.1

Wheelbase (in)
103.7 101.2 103.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.2 74.2 70.7

Track Width, Front (in)
59.8 60.6 60.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.1 7.9 8.7

Length, Overall (in)
173.8 166.6 181.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
23 18.5 31.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
38 37.6 42.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
23 18.5 31.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
45.1 40.1 45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
27.4 - 31.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
53.5 50.8 68.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- - 71.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- - 37.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 11 10.9

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.5 12 12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.5 12.7 15.9

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.6 36.3 34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P215/65TR17 P225/55TR18 P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code
TRX TWL NA

Front Tire Size
P215/65TR17 P225/55TR18 P225/55HR18

Spare Tire Size
Compact NA Compact

Front Tire Order Code
TRX TWL NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA 1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA 1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
1000 NA 1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 NA 150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 NA 150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3263 3210 3653

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 6.5 18 X 8 18 X 7

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 6.5 18 X 8 18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525 500 -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120 150 -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
165 @ 4400 184 @ 2500 258 @ 2000

Engine Order Code
ED3 EAM NA

Displacement
2.4 L/144 1.4 L/83 2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
172 @ 6000 160 @ 5500 250 @ 5600

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System
Sequential MPI Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 26 25

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 31 27

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 24 23

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.37 4.44 4.11

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.80 1.36 -

Trans Type
6 6 8

Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.76 -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 4.00 2.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.64 2.12 -

Trans Order Code
DA4 DE1 NA

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.39 0.98 -

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Manual w/OD CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 0.62 -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.21 4.15 3.50 - 0.98

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA 0.80

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA 0.66

Summary

Vehicle Name
Jeep Patriot Jeep Renegade Subaru Forester

Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.0 6.8 7.0

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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