2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 425 kg more than 2013 Jeep Patriot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Jeep Patriot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Patriot. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2013 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2013 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Mercury | Jeep |
Model | Mountaineer | Patriot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1411 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1664 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 51 L |