2008 Jeep Patriot vs. 2008 Saturn Vue

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Patriot and 2008 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Vue. (170 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 Saturn Vue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Vue. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Vue. 2008 Saturn Vue has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Patriot 2008 Saturn Vue
Make Jeep Saturn
Model Patriot Vue
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2399 cc 2391 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 224 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1735 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 72 L