2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Jeep Patriot
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 and 2008 Jeep Patriot were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 316 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 BMW X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2008 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | X3 | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1926 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 51 L |
