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2009 Jeep Patriot - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

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Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 2.4-Liter DOHC 16-Valve I-4 with Dual VVT 2.0-Liter DOHC 16-Valve I-4 with Dual VVT World Engine
Availability Standard Optional - 2WD Patriot Sport
Type and Description Four-cylinder in-line, tuned intake manifold with Electronic Active Charge Motion Control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts Four-cylinders in-line, tuned intake manifold with electronic Active Charge Motion Control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts
Displacement 144 cu. in. (2360 cu. cm) 121.9 cu. in. (1998 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97) 3.39 x 3.39 (86 x 86)
Valve System Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Fuel Injection Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Power (SAE net) 172 bhp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (72 bhp/liter) 158 bhp (117 kW) @ 6,400 rpm (79 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net) 165 lb.-ft. (222 N•m) @ 4,400 r 141 lb.-ft. (191 N•m) @ 5,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,500 rpm (electronically limited) 6,750 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20 5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20
Coolant Capacity 7.2 qt. (6.8L) 7.2 qt. (6.8L)
Emission Controls Single catalytic converter — 2WD Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine feature
Dual catalytic converter — 4WD
Dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features
Smog-forming Pollution 0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(b) 0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(a)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight 1000 lbs. (450 kg)  
2000 lbs. (900 kg) with Trailer Tow Prep Group
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 23/28 - 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle 23/27 - FWD CV
21/25 - 2WD with CVT2
22/27 - 4WD with five-speed manual transaxle
21/24 - Freedom Drive ITM 4WD with CVT2
20/22 - Freedom Drive IITM Off-Road Package 4WD with CVT2L
(a) NMOG + NOx emission limits under ULEV II and Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements.
(b) NMOG + NOx emission limits under ULEV II and Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements.

Transmission Magna Driveline T355 5-Speed
Availability Standard - 2.4L engine
Description 5-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios, cable-operated, 3-plane shifter
Gear Ratios 
     1st 3.77
     2nd 2.16
     3rd 1.41
     4th 1.026
     5th 0.72
   Reverse 3.417
Final Drive Ratio 4.12
Overall Top Gear 3.34
Transmission Automatic Jatco Model CVT2 with Auto Stick Automatic Jatco Model CVT2L
Availability Standard - 2.0L engine Optional - Patriot 4WD with 2.4L engine
Optional - 2.4L engine
Description Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls
Gear Ratios 
Forward 2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable 2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable
Reverse 1.75:1 1.75:1
Final Drive Ratio 6.12:1 8.135:1
Overall Top Gear Ratio 2.411:1 3.21:1
Effective Maximum Low Gear Ratio   19.11:1

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Four-wheel Drive Four-wheel Drive
Availability Standard Optional Optional
Differential Open Open Open
Operating Mode   Electronically Controlled Coupling (ECC) with Four-wheel Drive Lock Electronically Controlled Coupling (ECC) with Off-road Four-wheel Drive Lock

Electrical System 2009 Jeep Patriot
Availability 120-amp
140-amp with CVT2L
Battery 525 CCA, maintenance-free

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2009 Jeep Patriot
Wheelbase 103.7 (2635)
Track Front 59.8 (1520)
Rear 59.8 (1520)
Overall Length 173.6 (4410.5)
Overall Width 69.1 (1755.8)
Overall Height 65.7 (1668.8)
Overhang Front 34.8 (882.9)
Rear 35.1 (892.6)
Approach Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire 27.5°
Breakover Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire 20.3°
Departure Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire 31.4°
Ground Clearance with P215/60/R17 Tire 8.1 (205.0)
Approach Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package including P215/65/R17 Tire 29.6°
Breakover Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package including P215/65/R17 Tire 23.3°
Departure Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package including P215/65/R17 Tire 34.2°
Ground Clearance with Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package including P215/65/R17 Tire 9.0 (228.5)
Aero (CdA) 2WD 10.40
4WD 10.75
Curb Weight, lbs., Estimated Sport 2WD 3,108
Sport 4WD 3,250
Limited 2WD 3,168
Limited 4WD 3,310
Weight Distribution, percent F/R 2WD 57/43
4WD 56/44
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) 2WD 13.6 (51.5)
4WD 13.5 (51.1

Accomodations Front Row Rear Row
Seating Capacity 2 3
Head Room without Sun Roof 41.0 (1040.3) 39.9 (1013.5)
Leg room 40.6 (1032.1) 39.4 (1000.8)
Knee Clearance   1.7 (44.1)
Shoulder room 54.6 (1387.0) 54.0 (1371.9
Hip room 52.3 (1328.8) 51.0 (1294.5)
Seat Travel, Driver/Passenger 10.2 (260)  
Recliner Angle Range Up to 88° - Driver  
76° fold-flat/88° non-fold-flat - Passenger  
SAE Volume 52.6 (1.489) 49.1 (1.391)

Cargo Volume 2009 Jeep Patriot
SAE Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 101.7 (2.880)
Cargo Volume Indexes Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m) 23.0 (0.652)
Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) 54.2 (1.535)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) 124.7 (3.532)
Liftover Height 30.7 (779.8)
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat Folded and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m 62.7 (1.777)
Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening 38.9 (988)
Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening 25.9 (656)
Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening 45.1 (1146)
Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening 27.4 (696)
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim 38.0 (965)

Body and Chasssis 2009 Jeep Patriot
Layout Transverse front-engine front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction Unitized steel body

Suspension 2009 Jeep Patriot
Front Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar - Standard
Rear Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers - Standard

Steering 2009 Jeep Patriot
Type Rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio 16.4:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) With 16- or 17-inch wheels - 35.6 ft. (10.8 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) With 16- or 17-inch wheels and tires — 2.88

Wheels Patriot Sport Patriot Limited
Availability Standard Standard
Type and Material Styled steel Machined-face aluminum with gray accents
Size 16 in. x 6.5 in. 17 in. x 6.5 in.

Tires Patriot Sport Patriot LImited Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package and Tire and Wheel Group
Availability Standard Standard Included
Size and Type P205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring P215/65R17 OWL All-terrain
Manufacturer and Model Goodyear Eagle LS2 Firestone Affinity Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03
Revs per Mile (km) 758 (470) 771 (478) 743 (462)

Brakes   2009 Jeep Patriot
Availability  
Standard on 4x2 Sport
Front Size and Type 11.5 x 1.0 in. (294 x 26 mm) vented disc with 2.2 in. (57 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area 223.52 sq. in. (1442.12 sq. cm)
Rear Size and Type 10.3 x 0.39 in. (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 in. (35 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area 138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type 10-in. (254-mm) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Standard
Electronic Stability Program Standard
Availability  
Standard on 4x4 Sport and Limited and 4x2 Limited
Front Size and Type 11.5 x 1.0 in. (294 x 26 mm) vented disc with 2.2 in. (57 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area 223.52 sq. in. (1442.12 sq. cm)
Rear Size and Type 10.3 x 0.39 in. (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 in. (35 mm) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area 138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type 10-in. (254-mm) single-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Standard
Electronic Stability Program Standard
Off-road Brake Traction Control
Included with Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package
Hill Descent Control Included with Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package

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