Nissan Xterra 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 Patriot is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Nissan Xterra. The Nissan Xterra will tax your gas budget considerably more than the Jeep Patriot will. The Jeep Patriot will save you money at the pump compared to the Nissan Xterra. The Jeep is substantially less pricey than the Xterra with respect to MSRP. The Nissan Xterra will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Jeep Patriot.

Utility
The Jeep Patriot and the Xterra can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Nissan Xterra is likely a better choice than the Jeep Patriot as far as hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or large pets. Towing is significantly more the Nissan Xterra's forte than it is the Jeep's.

Convenience
The Jeep's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Nissan.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Jeep Patriot's front cabin compared to the Nissan Xterra. The Patriot offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Nissan Xterra does.

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

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Nissan Xterra packs quite a wallop and will knock the Jeep Patriot down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Patriot and the Nissan quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Xterra has a larger engine than the Jeep Patriot. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan will have picked up and gone by the time the Jeep finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Nissan Xterra is tremendously more powerful than the Patriot.

Overview
The Nissan Xterra and the Jeep have the same basic warranty.