2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 796 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen T5. 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 Volkswagen T5. 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 Volkswagen T5 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
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2009 Jeep Patriot | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
Model | Patriot | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |