Jeep Patriot: Which Version to Buy and Why
The Jeep Patriot was offered in a single generation from April 2006 through December 2016, so the buying decision is not about choosing between generations. It is about selecting among the listed powertrains of the SUV 5-doors body. The catalogue contains 14 modifications, with 12 shown here.
The Jeep Patriot was offered in a single generation from April 2006 through December 2016, so the buying decision is not about choosing between generations. It is about selecting among the listed powertrains of the SUV 5-doors body. The catalogue contains 14 modifications, with 12 shown here. The key choices are a Gasoline or Diesel engine, Manual, Automatic, or Variable transmission, and FWD or AWD. Based strictly on the available figures, the 2.4 MT with 174 hp and FWD delivers the quickest measured acceleration, while the 2.1 MT with 163 hp and AWD combines the highest measured top speed with the lowest measured combined fuel consumption.
Jeep Patriot generation and versions
The 1 generation ran from April 2006 to December 2016 as an SUV 5-doors and included 14 modifications. The 12 entries shown in the supplied catalogue cover 2.0 MT, 2.0 CVT, 2.4 MT, 2.4 AT, 2.4 CVT, and 2.1 MT versions. Because several entries share exactly the same name, they must be distinguished by power, fuel, transmission, and drive.
Jeep Patriot engine and transmission specs
| Exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT — 158 hp, FWD | 158 hp | 191 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 2.0 MT — 158 hp, AWD | 158 hp | 191 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | AWD |
| 2.0 CVT — 158 hp | 158 hp | 191 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| 2.4 CVT — 174 hp, FWD | 174 hp | 223 Nm | 2360 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| 2.4 MT — 174 hp, AWD | 174 hp | 236 Nm | 2360 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | AWD |
| 2.4 MT — 174 hp, FWD | 174 hp | 236 Nm | 2360 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| 2.4 AT — 174 hp | 174 hp | 223 Nm | 2360 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 6 | AWD |
| 2.4 CVT — 174 hp, AWD | 174 hp | 223 Nm | 2360 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| 2.0 MT — 140 hp, FWD | 140 hp | 310 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | Manual, 6 | FWD |
| 2.0 MT — 140 hp, AWD | 140 hp | 310 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | Manual, 6 | AWD |
| 2.1 MT — 163 hp | 163 hp | 320 Nm | 2143 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | Manual, 6 | AWD |
| 2.4 CVT — 170 hp | 170 hp | 220 Nm | 2360 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
The strongest listed output is 174 hp, available from several 2.4-litre Gasoline versions. The 2.1 MT Diesel has the highest torque at 320 Nm, exceeding the 2.0 MT Diesel versions by 10 Nm, the 174 hp 2.4 MT versions by 84 Nm, and the 170 hp 2.4 CVT by 100 Nm.
Power per litre also separates the choices. The 158 hp, 1998 cc Gasoline engine produces approximately 79.1 hp per litre. The 174 hp, 2360 cc Gasoline versions produce approximately 73.7 hp per litre, while the 170 hp, 2360 cc 2.4 CVT produces approximately 72.0 hp per litre. Among the Diesel choices, the 140 hp, 1968 cc engine produces approximately 71.1 hp per litre, and the 163 hp, 2143 cc 2.1 MT produces approximately 76.1 hp per litre.
Jeep Patriot performance and fuel economy
| Exact version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT — 158 hp, FWD | 10 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.0 MT — 158 hp, AWD | 10 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.0 CVT — 158 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.4 CVT — 174 hp, FWD | 11 s | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.4 MT — 174 hp, AWD | 10.7 s | 183 km/h | 10.7 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| 2.4 MT — 174 hp, FWD | 9.1 s | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.4 AT — 174 hp | 10.1 s | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.4 CVT — 174 hp, AWD | 11.3 s | 185 km/h | 11.5 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km |
| 2.0 MT — 140 hp, FWD | 10.2 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.0 MT — 140 hp, AWD | 11 s | 189 km/h | 8.8 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km |
| 2.1 MT — 163 hp | 10.6 s | 202 km/h | 7.9 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| 2.4 CVT — 170 hp | 11.3 s | 185 km/h | 11.6 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
For measured acceleration, the 174 hp FWD 2.4 MT is the leading choice at 9.1 seconds. It reaches 100 km/h 1.6 seconds sooner than the 174 hp AWD 2.4 MT, 1.9 seconds sooner than the 174 hp FWD 2.4 CVT, and 2.2 seconds sooner than either listed AWD 2.4 CVT that takes 11.3 seconds.
For maximum speed, the 2.1 MT Diesel is the clear leader at 202 km/h. Its measured maximum is 13 km/h above the 140 hp AWD 2.0 MT Diesel, 17 km/h above the 170 hp and 174 hp AWD 2.4 CVT versions rated at 185 km/h, and 19 km/h above the 174 hp AWD 2.4 MT.
The economy comparison favours Diesel where measurements are available. The 2.1 MT records 6.6 l/100 km combined, narrowly below the 6.7 l/100 km of the 140 hp AWD 2.0 MT Diesel. Compared with the 174 hp AWD 2.4 CVT at 9.7 l/100 km, the 2.1 MT uses 3.1 l/100 km less in the combined measurement. Its city figure of 7.9 l/100 km is also 3.6 l/100 km below that 2.4 CVT.
Jeep Patriot dimensions, weight, and ground clearance
All listed versions have a 51-litre fuel tank. Most specify 229 mm of ground clearance, while the 170 hp 2.4 CVT specifies 201 mm. Wheel sizes are not measured for any listed version.
| Exact version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT — 158 hp, FWD | not measured | 2010 kg | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.0 MT — 158 hp, AWD | not measured | not measured | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.0 CVT — 158 hp | not measured | not measured | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.4 CVT — 174 hp, FWD | 1440 kg | 2010 kg | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.4 MT — 174 hp, AWD | 1490 kg | not measured | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.4 MT — 174 hp, FWD | not measured | not measured | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.4 AT — 174 hp | 1525 kg | not measured | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.4 CVT — 174 hp, AWD | 1525 kg | not measured | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.0 MT — 140 hp, FWD | not measured | not measured | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.0 MT — 140 hp, AWD | 1570 kg | not measured | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.1 MT — 163 hp | 1610 kg | 2010 kg | 229 mm | 51 l | not measured |
| 2.4 CVT — 170 hp | 1525 kg | 2010 kg | 201 mm | 51 l | not measured |
Among versions with measured kerb weight, the 174 hp FWD 2.4 CVT is lightest at 1440 kg, equivalent to approximately 8.3 kg per horsepower. The 174 hp AWD 2.4 MT is 50 kg heavier and carries approximately 8.6 kg per horsepower. The 174 hp 2.4 AT and AWD 2.4 CVT are each 1525 kg, or approximately 8.8 kg per horsepower. The 163 hp 2.1 MT is heaviest at 1610 kg and carries approximately 9.9 kg per horsepower, while the 140 hp AWD 2.0 MT Diesel carries approximately 11.2 kg per horsepower.
Which Jeep Patriot version should you buy?
Choose the 174 hp FWD 2.4 MT if measured acceleration is the priority. Its 9.1-second result is the quickest in the supplied data, and its 236 Nm is also the highest torque figure among the Gasoline versions. Fuel consumption and kerb weight for this exact version are not measured, so its running-cost and weight comparisons cannot be completed.
Choose the 163 hp AWD 2.1 MT if you want the strongest all-round set of measured performance and economy figures. It provides 320 Nm, reaches 202 km/h, accelerates to 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds, and records 6.6 l/100 km combined. Its trade-off is a 1610 kg kerb weight, the highest measured figure in the list.
Choose the 140 hp AWD 2.0 MT Diesel if low measured highway consumption matters more than power. Its 5.5 l/100 km highway result is 0.4 l/100 km below the 2.1 MT, but it gives up 23 hp and 10 Nm. It also takes 11 seconds to reach 100 km/h, which is 0.4 seconds slower than the 2.1 MT.
Choose the 174 hp AWD 2.4 MT if you want AWD, Gasoline, and a Manual gearbox with complete measured fuel-consumption figures. It provides 236 Nm and records 8.9 l/100 km combined. The FWD 174 hp 2.4 MT is 1.6 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, but its fuel consumption is not measured.
Choose the 174 hp 2.4 AT if an Automatic gearbox is essential. It combines AWD with an Automatic, 6 gearbox, 174 hp, and 223 Nm. Acceleration is 10.1 seconds and top speed is 180 km/h; fuel consumption is not measured.
Choose a 2.4 CVT when a Variable transmission is the deciding requirement. The 174 hp FWD version is quicker at 11 seconds than both AWD entries measured at 11.3 seconds, but its consumption is not measured. Between the two AWD choices with full consumption data, the 170 hp 2.4 CVT uses 9.1 l/100 km combined, which is 0.6 l/100 km less than the 174 hp 2.4 CVT. However, the 170 hp version has 28 mm less listed ground clearance: 201 mm instead of 229 mm.
The 158 hp Gasoline choices suit buyers who specifically want the smaller 1998 cc engine. Both 2.0 MT entries reach 100 km/h in 10 seconds, so the available figures show no acceleration penalty for choosing AWD over FWD. Their top speeds, fuel consumption, and kerb weights are not measured. The AWD 2.0 CVT offers the same 158 hp and 191 Nm with a Variable transmission, but its acceleration, top speed, consumption, and kerb weight are also not measured.