The 2016 Jeep Patriot and the Mazda CX-5 are midsize SUVs that are generally comparable vehicles. For drivers like you in the Conyers area, we're going to showcase the differences between the 2016 Jeep Patriot and the Mazda CX-5. We'll look at engine power and performance, interior space and seating, technology and entertainment, and safety features. Read more about the Patriot with our latest Jeep vehicle reviews too.
Jeep Patriot vs. Mazda CX-5 Engine Power and Performance
Both the Jeep Patriot and the Mazda CX-5 feature 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder 16-valve engines. These engines seem almost identical, but with power, their respective differences are noticeable. The engine in the Jeep Patriot can reach 158 horsepower. The engine in the Mazda CX-5 has the capability of reaching 155 horsepower. This little difference can get you to your destination faster with the Jeep Patriot.
Interior Space and Seating
 The Jeep Patriot and the Mazda CX-5 both have a passenger capacity of five. With head space, the Jeep Patriot offers 41 inches of headroom in the front and 39.9 inches in the back. The Mazda CX-5 comes up a tad short with 40.1 inches and 39 inches of headroom for front and rear passengers, respectively.
Technology and Entertainment
The Jeep Patriot features a four-speaker stereo system with an AM/FM radio, an auxiliary input for external media, and a remote USB port. This vehicle also offers one year of SiriusXM® satellite radio. For convenience, the Jeep Patriot features the Uconnect® voice-command with Bluetooth® connectivity.
The Mazda CX-5 also features a four-speaker stereo system with an AM/FM radio, USB/auxiliary inputs for external media, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity. For entertainment, the Jeep Patriot offers more with the Uconnect® voice-command Bluetooth®, and one year of SiriusXM®.
Safety Features and Ratings
Both vehicles feature front and rear head airbags and dual front side-mounted airbags. For active safety features, they both have a four-wheel anti-lock braking system with Stability and Traction Control and Emergency Brake Assist.
For security, each vehicle offers an engine immobilizer, which prevents your car from starting without its specific key. The Jeep Patriot also features a Post-Collision Safety System, which keeps you secured in your vehicle in the event of an accident. This feature doesn't come with the Mazda CX-5.
In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash test ratings, each vehicle performed well. However, with frontal barrier crash for passengers, the Mazda CX-5 only received three stars. The Jeep Patriot performed better in this category.
Which Will You Choose?
You learned that the Jeep Patriot offers a more powerful engine, a more spacious cabin, better entertainment features, and better safety features. The Jeep Patriot's convenient voice-command Bluetooth® makes staying connected with family and friends easy on the go.
For 2016, the Jeep Patriot simply offers more than the Mazda CX-5. The only way you can be sure is by getting behind the wheel and taking it on the open road.
Schedule a test drive of the 2016 Jeep Patriot today at Ginn Chrysler Jeep Dodge, proudly serving drivers in the Conyers, GA, area.
