2012 Jeep Patriot vs. 2012 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Patriot and 2012 Saab 05-Sep 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Saab 05-Sep (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Saab 05-Sep (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Patriot | 2012 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Jeep | Saab |
| Model | Patriot | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1758 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1664 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
