2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Jeep Patriot
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2012 Jeep Patriot were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 925 kg more than 2012 Jeep Patriot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jeep Patriot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (630 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Patriot. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2012 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2012 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2336 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1755 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 51 L |
