2012 Jeep Patriot vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Jeep Patriot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. Both 2012 Jeep Patriot and 2011 Volkswagen Sharan are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Patriot (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 361 kg more than 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Patriot | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Patriot | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1758 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1664 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
