If you're looking for some off-road ability to get to a trailhead or a fishing spot, the 2017 Jeep Patriot squares off best against the Subaru Crosstrek and its own, internal rival, the Jeep Renegade.
The Crosstrek is more car-like, but offers comparable interior space and a lot more technology.
The Renegade, meanwhile, is dripping with personality, but is a little more expensive than the Patriot.
For strictly on road use, the Toyota RAV4 is pricier and won't offer as many discounts, but it's roomier and more polished.
The Honda CR-V comes in closer to a similarly equipped Patriot's price tag, but again lavishes more comfort and amenities.
The Mazda CX-5, meanwhile, is the sportiest model and, along with the Crosstrek, Forester, and the Patriot, is one of few crossovers to offer a manual transmission.
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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. |
Think of the 2017 Honda HR-V as a Fit with all-wheel drive and a little more headroom. It's not as fun as it could be, but it makes a lot of sense. |
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. |
The 2017 Subaru Outback is an extremely versatile, rugged, compact SUV that's relatively efficient compared to other crossovers. |
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. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $18,040 | $19,465 | $17,995 | $22,595 | $21,695 | $24,410 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small SUV 2WD | Small Station Wagons | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| 75th Anniversary Edition FWD *Ltd Avail* | LX 2WD Manual | Sport FWD *Ltd Avail* | 2.5i Manual | 2.0i Manual | LE FWD (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | 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 | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Jeep Patriot vs. 2017 Honda HR-V | 2017 Jeep Patriot vs. 2017 Jeep Renegade | 2017 Jeep Patriot vs. 2017 Subaru Forester | 2017 Jeep Patriot vs. 2017 Subaru Crosstrek | 2017 Jeep Patriot vs. 2017 Toyota RAV4 | |
