2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2007 Jeep Patriot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Because 2007 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Patriot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2007 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | CR-V | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 51 L |
