2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Patriot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Patriot would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2009 Jeep Patriot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Jeep Patriot | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Jeep | BMW |
Model | Patriot | X5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 85 L |