2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 918 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 MX-5 Miata. 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 (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2009 Jeep Patriot | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Jeep | Mazda |
Model | Patriot | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 48 L |