For the 2017 Jeep Patriot, two engines are on offer. First is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine producing 158 horses of power and 141 pound-feet of torque. Transmission options for this engine include a five-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic. Next is a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that churns out 172 horses of power and 165 pound-feet of torque.
Power is routed through a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-Wheel-drive is standard while all-wheel-drive is optional on all the models. In terms of power delivery, both engines feel insufficiently powered. The CVT automatic struggles to find the right gear sometimes and high speeds make loud noises.
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Models
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Jeep Patriot Sport
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Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i
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Mazda CX-3 Sport
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Buick Encore
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MSRP
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$18,040
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$21,695
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$19,960
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$22,990
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Engine
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2.0L Naturally Aspirated Inline-4
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2.0L Naturally Aspirated Flat-4
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2.0L Naturally Aspirated Inline-4
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1.4L Turbo Inline-4
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Drivetrain
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FWD
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AWD
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FWD
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FWD
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Transmission
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5-speed manual
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5-speed manual
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6-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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Horsepower
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158 hp @ 6400 rpm
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148 hp @ 6200 rpm
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146 hp @ 6000 rpm
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138 hp @ 4900 rpm
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Torque
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141 lb-ft. @ 5000 rpm
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145 lb-ft. @ 4200 rpm
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146 lb-ft. @ 2800 rpm
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148 lb-ft. @ 1850 rpm
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In terms of power, the Patriot outshines its rivals but is low on torque. The Subaru Crosstrek and the Mazda CX-3 stand in the same league with very slight differences while the Buick Encore sticks to the last place for its low power but is the highest on torque.
How quick is the 2017 Jeep Patriot from 0-60 MPH?
As mentioned before, the power generated in both engines is insufficient. The SUV struggles to reach high speeds. But that’s a different story. It can hardly overtake other cars on a freeway as the throttle response is not good.
In a 0-60 mph test, the Patriot takes 10 seconds to complete it. That’s the slowest in its class. The drag test is achieved in 17.7 seconds. This is certainly not an SUV you can expect quick acceleration.
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Models
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Jeep Patriot Sport
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Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i
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Mazda CX-3 SUV Sport
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Buick Encore
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0-60 MPH (sec)
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10
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8.8
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8.5
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7.8
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Quarter mile (sec)
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17.7
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16.7
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15.8
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16.2
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Engine
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2.0L Naturally Aspirated Inline-4
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2.0L Naturally Aspirated Flat-4
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2.0L Naturally Aspirated Inline-4
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1.4L Turbo Inline-4
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Top Speed (mph)
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127
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123
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125
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120
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In the acceleration test, the Buick Encore takes the quickest 7.8 seconds but slows down later in the quarter-mile test. For Mazda CX-3, that’s the opposite story. It starts lazily but then increases its pace to record 15.8 seconds in the drag test. While the Subaru Crosstrek takes third place, our beloved Patriot is the slowest of all.
How does the 2017 Jeep Patriot handle?
The riding experience with the Jeep Patriot is very average. The car is very smooth and steady but the car's suspension cannot handle stress so well. The steering on this car is very smooth and very responsive. The suspension on this car is also average when compared to its competitors.
The Patriot is designed for some mild off-roading and it definitely handles the gravel roads much nicer than some of the crossovers. Two Four-wheel-drive systems are provided by Jeep. The Freedom Drive I is similar to a regular all-wheel-drive system where the Freedom Drive II is what you’ll need for off-road trailing. With this mode, the Patriot can easily surf over any rough terrain. This particular drive mode is only available in Sport and Latitude trims.
How are the brakes on the 2017 Jeep Patriot?
The Jeep Patriot packs a disk braking system and the car does a good job with breaking. It achieved a stopping distance of 134 feet to stop from 60-0 mph. However, the brakes do not provide the same braking distance consistently. There is a slight delay when the pedal is pushed. Also, when used excessively, the brakes fade a lot.
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Model
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Jeep Patriot Sport
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Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i
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Mazda CX-3 SUV Sport
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Buick Encore
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Brake Front (in.)
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N/A
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11.6
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11.0
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11.8
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Brake Rear (in.)
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N/A
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10.8
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11.1
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10.6
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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3136
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3109
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2809
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3237
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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134
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125
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117
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119
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Due to its low curb weight, the Mazda CX-3 sports the shortest distance in this competition at 117 feet. With just two feet difference, the Buick Encore takes the second spot. Meanwhile, with the Subaru Crosstrek in third place, the Patriot is pushed to the last chair.
