2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4X2 vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4
To start off, both 2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4X2 and 2013 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4X2. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4 should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4X2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4X2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4X2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4 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 Patriot Limited 4X4 (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4X2. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4X2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Jeep Patriot Sport 4X2 | 2013 Jeep Patriot Limited 4X4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Patriot | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | 156 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4409 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1664 mm | 1697 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |
