The boxy Patriot lands right between small, quirky tall crossover-hatchback models like the Kia Soul, Nissan Juke, or Scion xB, and more practical models like the Ford Escape and Subaru Forester.
It’s one of the few to have a true off-road package, with low range, skid plates, and other Wrangler-like upgrades.
The Patriot is most like its Jeep Compass sibling, but favors a more macho look and slightly less content that give it a lower price.
The Ford Escape is far more sophisticated, with carlike ride and handling.
The Subaru Forester is also relatively new, having made big gains in refinement and interior space.
The Scion xB looks like it would offer quite a bit of space and versatility but ends up surprisingly cramped.
For those looking at smaller models, there’s also the Kia Soul, which drives like a small car and has no off-road ability.
Nissan's Cube, another boxy option, is no longer being sold.
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The 2015 Jeep Patriot is a no-nonsense budget utility, with available equipment that can take you where most little crossovers won't. |
With authentically athletic looks and performance balancing out good passenger space, cargo versatility, and loads of high-tech features, the 2014 Ford Escape is attractive to a wide range of buyers. |
The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander looks sporty, maneuvers easily, and is very space-efficient. All that's missing is the refined interior that the exterior suggests. |
The 2014 Nissan Cube is a boxy fashion statement that puts an emphasis on style, but at the expense of some practicality. |
The sharp-looking 2014 Subaru Forester gets a lot more comfortable inside, and offers some useful driving aids and safety electronics. |
The 2014 Scion xB might not be as trendy -- or sensible -- as it tries to be, but it fits a lot of cabin space into a compact footprint. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $16,895 | $23,100 | $19,470 | $16,900 | $21,995 | $16,970 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small Station Wagon | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Station Wagon |
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| FWD 4-Door Altitude Edition | FWD 4-Door S | 2WD 4-Door CVT ES | 5-Door Wagon Manual S | 4-Door Manual 2.5i PZEV | 5-Door Wagon Manual (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Wagon | Sport Utility | Wagon |
| Transmission | |||||
| CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2015 Jeep Patriot vs. 2014 Ford Escape | 2015 Jeep Patriot vs. 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2015 Jeep Patriot vs. 2014 Nissan Cube | 2015 Jeep Patriot vs. 2014 Subaru Forester | 2015 Jeep Patriot vs. 2014 Scion xB | |
