Jeep Liberty vs. Jeep Patriot

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2012 Jeep Liberty
$23,395
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$18,040
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$23,395
Starting MSRP
$18,040
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
N/A
Towing Capacity
1,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
Gas V6
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
210 hp
Horsepower
158 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P225/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P215/60TR17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P225/75R16
Front Tire Size
P215/60TR17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
A-Arms
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
25 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
61 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
54 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
34 in
Liftover Height
31 in
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
27 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
45 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
44 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
30 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
61 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
71 in
Height, Overall
66 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
176 in
Length, Overall
174 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
106 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
53 in
Second Hip Room
51 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
41 in
Second Head Room
40 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
106 ft³
Passenger Volume
104 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
1,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
4,076 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,210 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Pwr
Brake Type
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2012 Jeep Liberty or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

The 2017 Jeep Patriot is more reliable than the 2012 Jeep Liberty according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 Patriot versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 Liberty.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Jeep Liberty or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

The 2017 Jeep Patriot is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Jeep Liberty with 24 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Jeep Liberty or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

The 2017 Jeep Patriot is cheaper than the 2012 Jeep Liberty with a $18,040 starting MSRP versus a $23,395 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2012 Jeep Liberty or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

The 2017 Jeep Patriot has a better safety rating than the 2012 Jeep Liberty according to the NHTSA with an overall 4/5 safety rating versus an overall 3/5 safety rating.

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