2008 Ford Focus 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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 412 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot. 2009 Jeep Patriot has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Patriot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Focus | 2009 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Focus | Patriot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 51 L |