Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Patriot Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Jeep is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Nitro. When it comes to fuel economy, the Jeep Patriot beats the Dodge Nitro. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Jeep Patriot is the winner in terms of gas mileage. With respect to MSRP, the Jeep Patriot doesn't cost much less than the Dodge. The Patriot will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Nitro. The Dodge Nitro will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Patriot.

Utility
Neither the Dodge Nitro nor the Jeep Patriot has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. The Dodge Nitro is likely a better choice than the Patriot in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or massive animals. The Nitro outpulls the Jeep Patriot by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Jeep for a fill-up roughly as often as the Dodge Nitro.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep Patriot offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Nitro, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Jeep is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Nitro than the Jeep Patriot because of its bigger tank. The Patriot and the Dodge Nitro compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Jeep Patriot and the Dodge Nitro definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge has a more massive engine than the Jeep. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Dodge Nitro packs quite a punch compared to the Jeep Patriot regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The Jeep Patriot could learn a lesson or two from the Nitro regarding torque.

Warranty
The Jeep and the Dodge Nitro have the same basic after-sale protection.