With its boxy styling yet quite carlike driving attributes, the Patriot competes in part with the rugged Subaru Forester and Ford Escape, as well as boxy urban vehicles like the Scion xB and Nissan Cube.
The Ford Escape is more conservative-looking and has a high driving position that feels more like that of an SUV.
At the other end, there's the Scion xB, another city-friendly vehicle with an impressive set of features, but the xB's passenger space isn't quite as usable as that of the Patriot.
However, the Patriot's interior feels cheap and substandard compared to most of these rivals, even considering its modest upgrades.
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a new model—essentially a shorter, lighter, more city-sized version of the Outlander; it also has just a little bit of off-road ability and has a more sprightly feel on the road.
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A boxy, roomy, rugged-chic exterior; good maneuverability; and decent off-road ability just might balance out the utter lack of refinement. |
The boxy, old-school appearance might turn you off, but the 2011 Ford Escape still delivers solid crossover and SUV bona fides. |
The 2011 Outlander Sport is a pleasant, nimble, and versatile runabout for the city, but road noise and a sluggish powertrain make it a less-than-ideal pick if you do a lot of highway driving. |
The 2011 Nissan Cube looks like nothing else, while being surprisingly practical. |
The roomy, versatile 2011 Subaru Forester handles better than just about any other small crossover, though the need for a more modern transmission and a little more cabin refinement keep it from greatness. |
Whether you see the 2011 Scion xB as trendy or odd, it packs a lot of space and versatility into a compact space. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $15,995 | $21,240 | $18,495 | $14,740 | $20,495 | $16,000 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas Flat 4 | Gas I4 |
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| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Station Wagon | 4WD Sport Utility | Small Station Wagon |
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| FWD 4-Door Latitude | FWD 4-Door XLS | 2WD 4-Door Manual ES | 5-Door Wagon I4 Manual 1.8 Base | 4-Door Manual 2.5X w/Alloy Wheel Value Pkg | 5-Door Wagon Manual (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | 4 Door | Sport Utility | 5-Door Wagon | 4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door Wagon |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2011 Jeep Patriot vs. 2011 Ford Escape | 2011 Jeep Patriot vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2011 Jeep Patriot vs. 2011 Nissan Cube | 2011 Jeep Patriot vs. 2011 Subaru Forester | 2011 Jeep Patriot vs. 2011 Scion xB | |
