2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Subaru | Jeep |
| Model | Forester | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 97 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1697 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
