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| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
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Prices
| MSRP | $17,540 | $24,315 | $16,695 |
| Invoice | $16,507 | $22,978 | $15,895 |
| Avg. Paid | $11,007 | $13,350 | $11,543 |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 7.3 | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Critics' Rating | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Performance | 7.3 | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Interior | 7.5 | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Operating Cost | 7.7 | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Safety | 8.9 | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.5 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | 2 Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas I4 2.4L/144 | Gas V6 3.4L/209 | Gas I4 2.0L/121 |
| MPG | 23 City / 28 Hwy | 17 City / 24 Hwy | 20 City / 25 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Sport Utility | 4 Door | 4 Door |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 103.7 | 112.5 | 103.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 173.6 | 188.8 | 171.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.1 | 71.4 | 70.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 65.7 | 69.3 | 66.7 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3053 | 3660 | 3230 |
Tires & Wheels
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Towing
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Luggage Rack | ![]() |
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| Front Reading Lamps | ![]() |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Intermittent Wipers | ![]() |
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| Power Passenger Mirror | ![]() |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 101.7 | 106.4 | 103.9 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 41.0 | 40.9 | 40.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 40.6 | 41.2 | 42.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.6 | 55.7 | 56.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 52.3 | 51.1 | 54.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 39.4 | 40.2 | 37.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.0 | 55.9 | 56.3 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 51.0 | 51.3 | 54.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) | 54.2 | 67.1 | 66.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) | 23.0 | 35.7 | 23.6 |
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Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
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Navigation & Communication
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Seats
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Safety
Airbags
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Brakes
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Safety Features
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
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| 4 Cylinder Engine | ![]() |
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| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/144 | 3.4L/209 | 2.0L/121 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 172 @ 6000 | 185 @ 5200 | 140 @ 6000 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 165 @ 4400 | 210 @ 3800 | 136 @ 4500 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Turning diameter | 35.6 | 41.8 | 35.4 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 23 | 17 | 20 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 28 | 24 | 25 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.6 | 20.0 | 15.3 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | Strut-type | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-link | Trailing arm | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Stabilizer bar | w/Coil Springs | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Stabilizer bar | w/Coil Springs | Dual-Link |
Transmission
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