Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Renegade
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Renegade 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 Jeep Cherokee and the Jeep Renegade.
When comparing 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.
Pricing: A used 2023 Jeep Cherokee ranges from $27,796 to $41,835 while a used 2023 Jeep Renegade is priced between $23,650 to $34,800. For a new model, the Jeep Cherokee's price is between $33,501 and $44,825, with the Jeep Renegade priced between $24,328 and $36,503.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Cherokee loses 43.2 percent of its value and the Jeep Renegade loses 33.2 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Renegade retains 9.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Cherokee.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Cherokee is 7.8 out of 10 while the Jeep Renegade's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Cherokee being ranked 38 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Jeep Renegade being ranked 43 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Cherokee is 7.7 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: 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$33,501 - $44,825
Starting MSRP:
$37,695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$27,723
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,610 - $37,695
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$24,328 - $36,503
Starting MSRP:
$27,850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$25,483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,650 - $34,950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$34,114
Price Range:
$27,796 - $41,835
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$29,802
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,898 - $34,114
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
300
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39,859
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,191
Price Range:
$23,650 - $34,800
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$26,668
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,719 - $33,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
378
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
14,124
# Good or Great Deals:
103
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,921
Depreciation %:
44.9%
Resale Value $:
$20,774
Residual Value %:
55.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
44.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
44.9% - 44.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$9,632
Depreciation %:
34.6%
Resale Value $:
$18,218
Residual Value %:
65.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
34.7%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
34.6% - 37.3%
Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 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:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Cherokee
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
8.9 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Renegade
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.3 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
17.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 16.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 15.3
Jeep Cherokee Rankings
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44 out of / 59Ranking
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55 out of / 67Jeep Renegade Rankings
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1 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
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9 out of / 67Ranking
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12 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
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14 out of / 20Ranking
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15 out of / 59Ranking
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58 out of / 67Available 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
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 Specs
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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 Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Red
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Slate Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Graphite Grey / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
White
Alpine White Clear Coat
Red
Colorado Red Clear Coat
Yellow
Solar Yellow Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
