[patriot13]

How will the patriot compare to the ford escape? I read somewhere they will be similar size but the patriot looks a little shorter and narrower

 

[unclejjg]

Patriot:
Height - 64.4
Width - 69.1
Length - 173.6
Clearance - 9
Approach/Ramp/Departure - 29/23/33

Escape:
Height - 69.1 w/roof rack
Width - 70.1
Length - 174.9
Clearance - 8.2
Approach/Ramp/Departure - 20.8/20.8/28.1

 

[explnglke]

Patriot/Compass

Hi-

I just sat in a Compass.

How does everyone expect the interior "feeling" of the Patriot to compare to that of the Compass? Will the Patriot feel higher up? Will it have better visibility?

Having seen the Compass up close, I'm not a big fan. I see why some people would like it...but it's not for me.

And of course, any news on the Patriot release date!?!

Thanks.

 

[Kozmotoo]

Compass vs. Patriot Interior

The interiors are pretty much the same. They have the same driver 'chair height' (hip to heel vertical measurement) which is about 1" higher than the Caliber (platform sibling) and I believe the interior trim is much the same. Hip room, shoulder room, leg room are all essentially the same.

 

[BigDuke6]

I do kinda figure the Patriot will be about the same inside as the Compass, and also similar in size to a Subaru Forrester, but with better exterior looks and a bit better offroad capability.

 

[BigDuke6]

At least when the Patriot shows up at my local dealer I can compare to the Subaru's, as their lot is right across the street.

 

[lostwrench]

How will the patriot compare to the ford escape? I read somewhere they will be similar size but the patriot looks a little shorter and narrower

Patriot rollover rating - 4 stars
Escape rollover rating - 3 stars

 

[Burtjg]

Has anybody spotted a picture of the patriot in the marine blue... I've been wondering what it looks like in real life.

 

[BigDuke6]

http://www.rockcrawler.com/reviews/jeep/patriot_2007/first_drive/display.asp?photo=offroad3.jpg

 

[srothfuss]

Wow! The patriot is really not that much smaller than my current KJ. Sure it's shorter, but what I find interesting is the lower body apears to sit at the same height.

 

[steve99xj]

DMAG, any chance of a getting a comparison with the 4-door Wrangler Unlimited? Thanks.

 

[True North]

I do kinda figure the Patriot will be about the same inside as the Compass, and also similar in size to a Subaru Forrester, but with better exterior looks and a bit better offroad capability.

I parked our 1998 Forester next to a Patriot Limited on the dealer's lot today.
The Patriot is about 3/4 inch longer and at least two inches taller with at least an inch more ground clearance
Wheelbase is very close to the same, Patriot's wheels are bigger.
Passenger room is a lot better on the Patriot, front and back, every dimension hips, shoulders, leg, head.
Entry is easier on the Patriot, Forester has taller greenhouse and much better visibility, especially to the rear.
Rear cargo room is better in the Forester, rear compartment is substantially longer and lower than in the Patriot.
You feel like you are sitting about a foot higher up in the Patriot, the windshield glass, while very vertical in both, is a lot farther away from the driver in the Patriot.
Patriot is much more substantial looking. Forester looks like a toy car next to it. Forester has better roof rails, full length with flat cargo bars. Interior fit, finish, and materials are better on the Forester. Patriot is less expensive and looks it inside, but not outside.

We drove the forester for 8 years, we drove the Jeep one day. It is already obvious the jeep will be vastly superior to the subaru offroad.

 

[MarkieJ824]

Does anyone know if a rear facing infant car seat will fit in the back seat with enough room for a person to sit in the front passenger seat?

 

[AmyK528]

Does anyone know if a rear facing infant car seat will fit in the back seat with enough room for a person to sit in the front passenger seat?

What type of rear facing seat? A carrier or a convertable? My son is no longer rear facing but I can turn around his seat and take a picture. I also have our old carrier if thats what you want to see. There is quite a bit of room so I would think you would be fine. As of right now I have my sons britax front facing in the middle, and my daughters booster next to him. I have rode in the back with the kids and have plenty of room for myself. Here is a picture with the kids seats in the patriot. Our Britax takes up alot of room you can kinda picture it turned around as far as the size of it. We used this carseat with him since he was 4 months old.



Well it wouldnt upload the picture, if anyone would like to see, you can e mail me at KayleesMommy03@aol.com

 

[polka]

Also the Commander vs. Patriot.

 

[Neely2005]

Comparisons

How will the patriot compare to the ford escape? I read somewhere they will be similar size but the patriot looks a little shorter and narrower

http://driving.canada.com/research/...are/compare.spy?cls=sportutil&rid=&id1=1072902806&id2=1072902906&id3=1081801302

http://driving.canada.com/research/...are/compare.spy?cls=sportutil&rid=&id1=1072902806&id2=1072300303&id3=1076101903

Click Both links and compare – pay attention to the $ difference!!!
(Canadian Pricing)

:smiley_thumbs_up:

 

[True North]

Patriot next to Forester

Patriot next to Forester

more pics here:
http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1969

 

[kanus]

Great pictures!. The Patriot looked a lot bigger in the first shot but only a little bigger in the rest of them.

 

[homac]

Jeep Patriot Compared to ME !

Below is a shot of the Jeep Patriot compared against me (inside)....

 

[Bobbyt]

How come yer not wearin' yer seatbelt?