2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2013 Jeep Patriot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Envoy | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
