2019 Jeep Renegade vs. 2019 Kia Soul
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Jeep Renegade and 2019 Kia Soul 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 2019 Jeep Renegade and the 2019 Kia Soul.
When we compare the 2019 Jeep Renegade's and the 2019 Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Jeep Renegade has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2019 Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Jeep Renegade's and the 2019 Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Kia Soul is a better car than the 2019 Jeep Renegade.
Pricing: A used 2019 Jeep Renegade ranges from $14,597 to $22,989 while a used 2019 Kia Soul is priced between $9,802 to $18,299.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Jeep Renegade loses 33.2 percent of its value and the 2019 Kia Soul loses 37.1 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Jeep Renegade retains 3.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Kia Soul.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Renegade is 7.5 out of 10 while the Kia Soul's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Renegade being ranked 12 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Renegade is 6.0 out of 10. For the Kia Soul the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Kia Soul an advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Renegade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Jeep Renegade’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the 2019 Kia Soul base engine makes 130 horsepower. The Renegade is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 381 miles. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles. This gives the 2019 Kia Soul the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Jeep Renegade. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Kia Soul, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear leg room and cargo space. The 2019 Jeep Renegade, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Kia Soul has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Jeep Renegade, with an average rating of 4.13 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,025
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,644
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,640 - $26,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,553
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,460 - $26,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,561
Price Range:
$14,597 - $22,989
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,534
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,761 - $22,193
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
420
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61,424
# Good or Great Deals:
200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,105
Price Range:
$9,802 - $18,299
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,389
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,778 - $30,722
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
332
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76,183
# Good or Great Deals:
130
Jeep Renegade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Jeep Renegade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.8 - 9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
17.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Kia Soul
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
5.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.9 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 19.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 13.1
Jeep Renegade Rankings
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58 out of / 67Kia Soul Rankings
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5 out of / 5Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Jeep Renegade Trim Levels
Altitude, High Altitude S, Latitude, Limited, Sport, Trailhawk, Upland
2019 Kia Soul Trim Levels
!, +, Base
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.13 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
175 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
118 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
279 / 381 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 30 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
341 / 426 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
18.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
118.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
24.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
125.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3166 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
166.6 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2884 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
63.5 inches
Length:
163 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Bikini Metallic Clear Coat / Jetset Blue Clear Coat / Slate Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange Clear Coat
Red
Colorado Red Clear Coat
Silver
Glacier Metallic Clear Coat
White
Alpine White Clear Coat
Yellow
Solar Yellow Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Yellow
Not available
Green
Alien II
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Sandstorm
Interior Colors
Black
Black
