2009 Honda Element vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 282 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
Because 2009 Honda Element 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, 2009 Honda Element 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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Patriot. 2009 Honda Element 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. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Element | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Element | Patriot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1411 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1664 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |