2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Retona 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 (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 477 kg more than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Patriot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona 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 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Patriot | Retona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
