Ford EcoSport vs. Jeep Renegade

In comparing the Ford EcoSport to the Jeep Renegade, the Ford EcoSport has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Jeep Renegade has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford EcoSport versus the Jeep Renegade, the Jeep Renegade is a better car than the Ford EcoSport.

Ford EcoSport versus Jeep Renegade Pricing

A one- to five-year-old used Ford EcoSport ranges from $17,299 to $24,965 while a used Jeep Renegade from the same model year range is priced between $18,994 to $27,994. For a new model, the Ford EcoSport's price is between $22,751 and $29,886, with the Jeep Renegade priced between $27,084 and $34,730.

Ford EcoSport versus Jeep Renegade Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford EcoSport is 7.1 out of 10 while the Jeep Renegade's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Ford EcoSport being ranked 10 out of 18 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Jeep Renegade being ranked 8 out of 18. Out of 61 Best Crossover SUVs, the Ford EcoSport is ranked 61 and the Jeep Renegade is ranked 36.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Ford EcoSport’s base engine makes 166 horsepower, and the Jeep Renegade base engine makes 177 horsepower. The EcoSport is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 394 miles. The Renegade is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the Jeep Renegade has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Ford EcoSport has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear leg room and trunk space.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Ford EcoSport has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance, while the Jeep Renegade has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford EcoSport and the Jeep Renegade have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.