2016 Jeep Patriot Sport Engine: Is It 122 or 144?
The 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport can be either 122 or 144 cubic inches, depending on whether it has the 2.0L or 2.4L engine.
The simple answer is this: if your 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport is front-wheel drive, it is usually the 2.0L engine, which equals 122 cubic inches. If it is 4×4, it is usually the 2.4L engine, which equals 144 cubic inches.
Edmunds lists the 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, while the 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 4WD is listed with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine. The official 2016 Jeep Patriot specifications also show the 2.0L engine at 1,998 cc, or 121.9 cubic inches, and the 2.4L engine at about 144 cubic inches.
What Does 122 or 144 Mean?
The numbers 122 and 144 refer to engine displacement in cubic inches.
Engine displacement is the total amount of air and fuel the engine’s cylinders can move through during operation. In simple terms, it helps describe the engine’s size.
For the 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport:
122 cubic inches = 2.0L engine
144 cubic inches = 2.4L engine
So if a parts store, insurance form, registration document, or emissions listing asks whether your Patriot engine is 122 or 144, they are asking whether it has the 2.0L or 2.4L engine.
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0L: 122 Cubic Inches
The 2.0L engine is the smaller engine in the 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport lineup.
It is a 4-cylinder engine and is commonly found in front-wheel-drive Patriot Sport models. Edmunds lists the base 2016 Patriot engine as a 2.0L four-cylinder producing 158 horsepower and 141 lb-ft of torque, and notes that it was only available with front-wheel drive.
That engine is the one identified as approximately 122 cubic inches.
If your 2016 Patriot Sport is FWD and does not have a 4×4 badge, there is a strong chance it is the 122-cubic-inch engine.
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4L: 144 Cubic Inches
The 2.4L engine is the larger engine option.
This engine is commonly tied to 4WD Patriot models and was also available on some front-wheel-drive configurations depending on equipment. Edmunds lists the 2.4L four-cylinder at 172 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque, and says it was required with Freedom Drive I all-wheel drive or Freedom Drive II.
That engine is the one identified as approximately 144 cubic inches.
If your 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport is 4×4, AWD, or has Freedom Drive, it is very likely the 144-cubic-inch engine.
Why the Confusion Happens
The confusion happens because “Sport” is a trim level, not an engine.
A 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport can have different drivetrain and engine setups. One Sport may be a front-wheel-drive 2.0L model. Another Sport may be a 4WD 2.4L model.
That is why you cannot identify the engine only by saying “2016 Jeep Patriot Sport.” You need the drivetrain, VIN, under-hood sticker, or engine label.
How to Confirm Your Exact Engine
The fastest way to confirm is to check the emissions sticker under the hood.
Open the hood and look for a label that lists engine family, displacement, and emissions information. If it says 2.0L, your engine is 122 cubic inches. If it says 2.4L, your engine is 144 cubic inches.
You can also check:
The VIN.
The window sticker if available.
The owner’s manual packet.
A Jeep dealer parts department.
A parts-store VIN lookup.
The engine cover or emissions label.
The 2016 Jeep Patriot owner’s manual also references both 2.0L and 2.4L engines, which confirms that both engines were part of the 2016 Patriot lineup.
Why It Matters for Parts
Knowing whether your Patriot is 122 or 144 cubic inches matters when buying parts.
Some parts may be different between the 2.0L and 2.4L engines, including certain belts, sensors, cooling parts, engine mounts, emissions components, intake parts, exhaust parts, and tune-up components.
If you buy parts based only on “2016 Jeep Patriot Sport,” you may get the wrong part. Always confirm whether your engine is the 2.0L or 2.4L before ordering.
Final Answer
A 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport can be either 122 or 144 cubic inches.
If it has the 2.0L engine, it is 122 cubic inches.
If it has the 2.4L engine, it is 144 cubic inches.
For most cases, a front-wheel-drive 2016 Patriot Sport is 122, while a 4×4 2016 Patriot Sport is 144. The safest confirmation is the under-hood emissions sticker or a VIN lookup.
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