Toyota RAV4 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 considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Toyota RAV4. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Jeep is the winner as far as fuel economy. There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Patriot is a tad more economical than the Toyota RAV4. When it comes to MSRP, the Jeep Patriot doesn't cost much less than the Toyota RAV4.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Toyota RAV4 over the Jeep. The Toyota RAV4 is likely a better choice than the Jeep Patriot regarding hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of gear or big pets. Towing is substantially more the Toyota RAV4's forte than it is the Jeep Patriot's.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Jeep Patriot than with the Toyota RAV4, because both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep Patriot offers a bit more head room than the RAV4, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Patriot is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota RAV4.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota RAV4 than the Patriot because of its bigger tank. The Jeep and the Toyota RAV4 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Toyota RAV4 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Jeep Patriot down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota RAV4 and the Jeep Patriot definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Jeep and the Toyota RAV4 have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Toyota RAV4.

Warranty
The Jeep Patriot and the RAV4 have the same basic after-sale protection.