Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Renegade
When we compare the Jeep Cherokee's and the Jeep Renegade's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Jeep Renegade has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Cherokee's and the Jeep Renegade's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Renegade Pricing
A used 2023 Jeep Cherokee ranges from $33,775 to $43,697 while a used 2023 Jeep Renegade is priced between $25,164 to $34,995. For a new model, the Jeep Cherokee's price is between $34,785 and $44,920, with the Jeep Renegade priced between $26,075 and $36,421.
Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Renegade Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Cherokee loses 41.7 percent of its value and the Jeep Renegade loses 34.4 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Renegade retains 7.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Cherokee.
Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Renegade Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Cherokee is 8.0 out of 10 while the Jeep Renegade's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Cherokee being ranked 29 out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs and the Jeep Renegade being ranked 37 out of 56. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Jeep Cherokee is ranked 32 and the Jeep Renegade is ranked 42.
Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Renegade Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Cherokee is 8.2 out of 10. For the Jeep Renegade the reliability rating is 6.0 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Cherokee an advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Renegade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Jeep Cherokee’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Jeep Renegade base engine makes 177 horsepower. The Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 458 miles. The Renegade is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 368 miles.This gives the Jeep Renegade the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Cherokee the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Jeep Cherokee, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Jeep Renegade, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Renegade are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Jeep Cherokee and the Jeep Renegade have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
34785 - 44920
Used Asking Price:
33775 - 43697
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.416533
Pricing
New Asking Price:
26075 - 36421
Used Asking Price:
25164 - 34995
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.344325
Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.003663 / 10
Reliability:
8.210989 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Jeep Renegade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
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3 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 56Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
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17 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 56Ranking
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22 out of / 66Ranking
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29 out of / 56Ranking
32 out of / 66Ranking
32 out of / 66Ranking
32 out of / 56Ranking
40 out of / 66Ranking
40 out of / 56Ranking
40 out of / 49Ranking
41 out of / 56Ranking
43 out of / 56Ranking
48 out of / 58Ranking
49 out of / 66Ranking
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52 out of / 66Jeep Renegade Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 56Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 16Ranking
13 out of / 56Ranking
14 out of / 66Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 56Ranking
18 out of / 56Ranking
19 out of / 58Ranking
19 out of / 49Ranking
20 out of / 66Ranking
31 out of / 56Ranking
32 out of / 66Ranking
37 out of / 66Ranking
37 out of / 56Ranking
40 out of / 66Ranking
41 out of / 56Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
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50 out of / 66Ranking
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55 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels
Altitude Lux, Trailhawk
Jeep Renegade Trim Levels
(Red) Edition, Altitude, Latitude, Limited, Trailhawk, Upland
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
177 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
210 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 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:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
332 / 458 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 29 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
292 / 368 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
25.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.0 cubic feet
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
Overall Interior Volume:
118.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3875 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
183.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3320 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
166.6 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17