2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 4 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (141 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot. 2009 Jeep Patriot has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Patriot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Patriot | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
