2017 Jeep Patriot vs 2017 Toyota RAV4

2017 Jeep Patriot

2017 Toyota RAV4

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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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LE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 LE AWD	22	29	$24,132	$25,810
RAV4 LE FWD	23	30	$22,823	$24,410
RAV4 Limited AWD	22	29	$30,206	$32,305
RAV4 Limited FWD	23	29	$28,897	$30,905
RAV4 Platinum AWD	22	29	$33,800	$36,150
RAV4 Platinum FWD	23	29	$32,491	$34,750
RAV4 SE AWD	22	29	$28,228	$30,190
RAV4 SE FWD	23	30	$26,919	$28,790
RAV4 XLE AWD	22	29	$25,153	$26,900
RAV4 XLE FWD	23	30	$23,844	$25,500
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD	34	30	$31,988	$34,030
RAV4 Hybrid SE AWD	34	30	$30,255	$32,185
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD	34	30	$27,288	$29,030

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,802

$24,132

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,040

$25,810

Monthly Payment Estimate

$334 / month

$430 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.7

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7.3

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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.

There's a RAV4 for just about everyone, and while we applaud Toyota for adding more safety technology for 2017, the competition is worth a good look, too.

TCC Likes

Boxy exterior reminds us of the old Cherokee (in a good way)
Pint-size dimensions are great in town
Decent off road

Upgraded, roomy interior
Lots of standard safety tech
Wide range of models available

TCC Dislikes

Interior is tight and dated
Surprisingly mediocre fuel economy
Awful CVT

Not the most polished crossover to drive
No third row
Unimpressive fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.4

101.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

42.6

Front Hip Room (in)

52.3

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

48.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.8

67.1

Liftover Height (in)

30.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.8

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.7

104.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.2

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

173.8

183.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

38.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

53.5

73.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/65TR17

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TRX

Front Tire Size

P215/65TR17

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TRX

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3263

3570

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

165 @ 4400

172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

ED3

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

172 @ 6000

176 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

25 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

29 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

22 (Est)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.37

4.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

1.90

Trans Order Code

DA4

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

3.30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Patriot

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

8.0

7.1 (Est)

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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