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Jeep Commander vs. Jeep Patriot

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$31,575
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
Starting MSRP
$31,575
$18,040
Towing Capacity
N/A
1,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Gas V6
Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
22 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower
  • 210 hp
  • 357 hp
158 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
7
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
141 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200
158 @ 6400
Displacement
3.7L/226
2.0 L/122
Engine Type
Gas V6
Regular Gasoline I-4
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
22 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
14.0 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
17 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
17 X 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
P245/65R17
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17
P215/60TR17
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17
P215/60TR17

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Live axle
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
SLA Independent
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
36 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
8 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
36 ft³
23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
69 ft³
54 ft³
Liftover Height
36 in
31 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
27 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
38 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
45 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
9 in
8 in
Track Width, Rear
63 in
60 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
60 in
Height, Overall
72 in
66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
69 in
Length, Overall
189 in
174 in
Wheelbase
110 in
104 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
51 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
54 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
39 in
Second Head Room
40 in
40 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
52 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
55 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
41 in
Front Head Room
42 in
41 in
Passenger Volume
112 ft³
104 ft³
Passenger Capacity
7
5
Third Shoulder Room
50 in
Not available
Third Head Room
36 in
Not available
Third Leg Room
29 in
Not available
Third Hip Room
54 in
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
21 gal
14 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
1,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,591 lbs
3,210 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
625
525

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2010 Jeep Commander2017 Jeep Patriot
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 0.6 in
9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.9 x 1.2 in
12 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Power
Front Disc/Rear Drum

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2010 Jeep Commander or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

The 2017 Jeep Patriot is more reliable than the 2010 Jeep Commander according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 Patriot versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2010 Commander.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Jeep Commander or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

The 2017 Jeep Patriot is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Jeep Commander with 24 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Jeep Commander or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

The 2017 Jeep Patriot is cheaper than the 2010 Jeep Commander with a $18,040 starting MSRP versus a $31,575 starting MSRP.

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