2008 Ford Edge vs. 2009 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 871 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
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 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot. 2008 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Edge | 2009 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Edge | Patriot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |