2010 Jeep Patriot

2010 Jeep Patriot Price Range: $17,540 - $24,550

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the average SUV packs quite a wallop and will knock the Jeep Patriot down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Jeep Patriot is definitely nimbler than the average SUV, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The average SUV's engine is tremendously bigger than the Jeep Patriot's. Bear in mind that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The typical SUV packs quite a wallop compared to the Jeep Patriot as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the average SUV is tremendously more powerful than the Jeep Patriot.

Utility
The average SUV will most certainly prove handier than the Jeep Patriot for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The average SUV is a better choice than the Patriot in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or big pets. The typical SUV outpulls the Jeep Patriot by a large margin.

Convenience
The Jeep Patriot's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the average SUV.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep Patriot offers a bit more head room than the typical SUV, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Jeep Patriot make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the average SUV.

Dimensions
The average SUV is substantially heavier than the Jeep Patriot. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical SUV than the Jeep Patriot because of its larger tank. The Jeep Patriot and the average SUV compete for the same parking spaces. The Patriot's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the typical SUV is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Jeep Patriot is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the average SUV. The average SUV pales in comparison to the Jeep Patriot as far as gas mileage. The typical SUV is tremendously pricier than the Jeep Patriot regarding MSRP. The Jeep Patriot will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the typical SUV. The typical SUV will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Jeep Patriot.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Jeep Patriot isn't quite as generous as the average SUV's.