2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude vs. 2012 Jeep Patriot Limited
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude and 2012 Jeep Patriot Limited were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Patriot Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Patriot Limited (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Patriot Limited should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Patriot Limited weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Jeep Patriot Limited (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Patriot Limited will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude | 2012 Jeep Patriot Limited | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Patriot | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1758 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1664 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |
