* The Owner's Manual: Your Jeep Patriot's owner's manual will list the specifications, including front hip room.
* The EPA Fuel Economy Label: The sticker on the car (or a copy found online, if you know the trim level) from the Environmental Protection Agency will often list interior dimensions, including hip room.
* Online Automotive Resources: Websites like Edmunds, Kelley Blue Book (KBB), or others that provide detailed vehicle specifications will have this information for the 2009 Jeep Patriot, often broken down by trim level (Sport, North Edition, etc.). Search for "2009 Jeep Patriot specs" on these sites.
Keep in mind that these measurements are generally approximations and personal experience might slightly vary.