Jeep Patriot vs. Jeep Wrangler
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Patriot and Jeep Wrangler contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Jeep Patriot and the Jeep Wrangler.
When comparing the Jeep Patriot's and the Jeep Wrangler's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Patriot has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Patriot's and the Jeep Wrangler's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Patriot is a better car than the Jeep Wrangler.
Pricing: A used 2017 Jeep Patriot ranges from $7,999 to $17,820 while a used 2017 Jeep Wrangler is priced between $18,212 to $29,990.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Patriot’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Jeep Wrangler base engine makes 285 horsepower. The Patriot is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 408 miles. The Wrangler is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 391 miles. This gives the Jeep Patriot the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jeep Wrangler. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Patriot has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,471
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,995 - $26,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$29,141
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$21,195 - $34,210
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,077
Price Range:
$7,999 - $17,820
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$12,850 - $18,325
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
192
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98,064
# Good or Great Deals:
80
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,798
Price Range:
$18,212 - $29,990
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,906
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$12,544 - $29,613
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
225
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75,690
# Good or Great Deals:
66
Jeep Patriot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Patriot
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 10.6
Jeep Patriot Rankings
Not yet available
Jeep Wrangler Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 16Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Patriot Trim Levels
High Altitude, Latitude, Sport, Sport 75th Anniversary, Sport SE
Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
75th Anniversary Edition, Big Bear, Chief Edition, Freedom, Rubicon, Rubicon Hard Rock, Rubicon Recon, Sahara, Smoky Mountain, Sport, Sport S, Willys Wheeler, Willys Wheeler W, Winter Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
141 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 408 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
316 / 391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
44.7 inches
Cargo Space:
31.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3136 lbs
Width:
69.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
173.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3760 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
72.5 inches
Length:
164.3 inches
Wheelbase:
95.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/75R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Mojave Sand Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Chief Clear Coat
Brown
Gobi Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Rhino Clear Coat
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Green
Hypergreen Clear Coat
Purple
Xtreme Purple Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
