2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot

To start off, both 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2013 Jeep Patriot were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 789 kg more than 2013 Jeep Patriot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Jeep Patriot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Patriot. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2013 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2013 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 Jeep Patriot
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Grand Cherokee Patriot
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 286 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1411 kg
Vehicle Length 4821 mm 4409 mm
Vehicle Width 2154 mm 1775 mm
Vehicle Height 1763 mm 1664 mm
Wheelbase Size 2916 mm 2634 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.8 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 51 L


 

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