For what its worth:

Nissan Xterra
-curb weight: 4451 lbs.
-crawl ratio: 21.6:1
-ground clearance: 9.5"
-approach/departure: 33.2/29.4
-265 hp @ 5400, 284 lbs. @ 4000

Jeep Patriot
-curb weight: 3316 lbs.
-crawl ratio: 19:1
-ground clearance: 9"
-approach/departure: 28/32.1
-172 hp @ 6000rpm, 165 lbs. @ 4400


Besides the engine power and frame, the Patriot doesn't look tooooooo shabby against this known off-road performer. Especially, when you look at the difference in weight.

Hmmm Intresting. What about breakover angle?

By the way power really doesn't matter much when you are in such a low range gear crawling at 5mph. It's more a matter of traction to the ground, how many wheels are in the air, how wide the tires are, how low the tire pressure is. how much side wall you have.

I'm mostly interested in how closs the crawl ratio is.....

Of course, the Xterra is equipped with a rear locker and probably better suspension.....but my point is, the Patriot has some basic makings of a capable vehicle......................again, and now more than ever, I want to see what it does.

Don't forget the Patriot has Brake Traction Control, so it serves function like a LSD would, giving power to the wheel with more traction then the one that is spinning/slipping.

It's not exactly as good as a locker but its better then an open differential.

I got bored and made this, some of the vehicles that compare to the Patriot price wise.

2007 Jeep Patriot Sport Freedom Drive II
Drivetrain Type: Full-Time 4x4, Lockable Center Coupling (Part-Time 50/50 front/rear torque distribution), Low Range, Off-Road Brake Traction Control, Hill Decent Assist, Open Differentials, 3 Mode ESP
Ground Clearance: 9"
Approach Angle: 29
Departure Angle: 33
Breakover Angle: 23
Engine: 2.4L I-4, DOHC, Dual VVT, 172hp, 165ft-lbs
Transmission: 2nd Generation CVT w/ Low Range
Low Range: Yes
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Tires: 215/65-17

2007 Honda Element EX AWD
Drivetrain Type: Honda Real-Time 4WD: FWD w/ AWD assist when front wheels slip, upto 20% torque to the rear wheels (Mechanical system, uncontrollable), Open Differentials
Ground Clearance: 6.9"
Approach Angle: 23.9
Departure Angle: 21.3
Breakover Angle: Unkonwn
Engine: 2.4L I-4, DOHC, VTEC, 166hp, 161ft-lbs
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual or 5 Speed Automatic
Low Range: No
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Tires: 215/70-16

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara X-Sport 4WD
Drivetrain Type: Full Time 4-Mode 4WD, Low Range, Limited Slip Center Coupling, Open Differentials
Ground Clearance: 7.9"
Approach Angle: 29
Departure Angle: 27
Breakover Angle: Unkonwn
Engine: 2.7L V6, DOHC,185hp, 184ft-lbs
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual or 5 Speed Automatic
Low Range: Yes
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Tires: 225/70-16

2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4WD
Drivetrain Type: Electronic On-Demand 4WD, Hill Start Assist, Hill Decent Assist, Traction Control, Rear Limited Slip Optional
Ground Clearance: 7.5"
Approach Angle: 29
Departure Angle: 25
Breakover Angle: Unkonwn
Engine: 2.4L I-4, VVT, DOHC, 166hp, 165ft-lbs or 3.5L V6, VVT, DOHC 269hp, 246ft-lbs
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic (I-4) or 5 Speed Automatic (V6)
Low Range: No
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Tires: 235/55-18

2006 Kia Sportage 4WD
Drivetrain Type: Electronic On-Demand 4WD, Open Differentials
Ground Clearance: 7.7"
Approach Angle: 29
Departure Angle: 28
Breakover Angle: Unkonwn
Engine: 2.0L I-4, CVVT, DOHC, 140hp, 136ft-lbs or 2.7L V6, DOHC 173hp, 178ft-lbs
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual or 4 Speed Automatic (I-4) or 4 Speed Automatic (V6)
Low Range: No
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Tires: 235/60-16

2005 Land Rover Freelander
Drivetrain Type: Full-Time AWD, Decent Control, Traction Control, Open Differentials
Ground Clearance: 7.3"
Approach Angle: 30
Departure Angle: 34
Breakover Angle: Unkonwn
Engine: 2.5L V6, DOHC, 174hp, 177ft-lbs
Transmission: 5 Speed Shiftable Automatic
Low Range: No
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Tires: 225/55-17

2007 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab SR5 4x4 <--- Very good off-roader
Drivetrain Type: Part-Time 4x4, 2 Speed Transfer Case, Automatic Locking Hubs, (Optional Package: Limited Slip Rear Differential, Traction Control, & Stability Control)
Ground Clearance: 9.4"
Approach Angle: 35
Departure Angle: 26
Breakover Angle: 27
Engine: 2.7L I-4, VVT, DOHC, 159hp, 180ft-lbs
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Low Range: Yes
Suspension: IFS w/ Solid Rear Axel
Tires: 245/75-16

2007 Ford Escape XLS 4WD
Drivetrain Type: Full-Time 4WD, Open Differentials
Ground Clearance: 8.2"
Approach Angle: 20.8
Departure Angle: 28.1
Breakover Angle: 20.8
Engine: Duratec 2.3L I-4, 153hp, 152ft-lbs
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic
Low Range: No
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Tires: 225/75-15

2006 Hyundai Tuscon GLS 4WD
Drivetrain Type: FWD w/ Automatic 4WD, User Selectable Part-Time (50/50 front/rear torque distribution), Open Differentials
Ground Clearance: 7.7"
Approach Angle: 28
Departure Angle: 32
Breakover Angle: Unknown
Engine: 2.7L V6, 173hp, 178ft-lbs
Transmission: 4 Speed Shiftable Automatic
Low Range: No
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Tires: 235/60-16

2006 Mazda Tribute S 4WD
Drivetrain Type: Full-time with electronic sensors determining center differential power distribution
Ground Clearance: 8.4"
Approach Angle: 30
Departure Angle: 26
Breakover Angle: 20
Engine: 3.0L V6, DOHC, 200hp, 193ft-lbs
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic
Low Range: No
Suspension: 4 wheel independent
Tires: 235/70-16