2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 705 kg more than 2009 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot 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 (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | Patriot | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1347 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
