2009 BMW 328 vs. 2009 Jeep Patriot
To start off, both 2009 BMW 328 and 2009 Jeep Patriot were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2009 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 328 | Patriot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |