Jeep Renegade vs. Jeep Compass
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass 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 Renegade and the Jeep Compass.
When comparing the Jeep Renegade's and the Jeep Compass's specifications and ratings, 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 resale value. The Jeep Compass has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Renegade's and the Jeep Compass's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Compass is a better car than the Jeep Renegade.
Pricing: A used 2023 Jeep Renegade ranges from $23,650 to $34,800 while a used 2024 Jeep Compass is priced between $29,541 to $41,189. For a new model, the Jeep Renegade's price is between $24,328 and $36,503, with the Jeep Compass priced between $27,744 and $41,513.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Renegade loses 33.2 percent of its value and the Jeep Compass loses 36.5 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Renegade retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Compass.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Renegade is 7.5 out of 10 while the Jeep Compass' quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Renegade being ranked 7 out of 21 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Jeep Compass being ranked 4 out of 21. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Jeep Renegade is ranked 34 and the Jeep Compass is ranked 23.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Renegade is 6.0 out of 10. For the Jeep Compass the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Compass an advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Renegade.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Renegade’s base engine makes 177 horsepower, and the Jeep Compass base engine makes 200 horsepower. The Renegade is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 368 miles. The Compass is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. This gives the Jeep Compass the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jeep Renegade. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the Jeep Compass has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Jeep Renegade has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room. The Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass are comparable in regards to front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Jeep Renegade and the Jeep Compass have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
24328 - 36503
Starting MSRP:
27850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19650 - 34950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
27744 - 41513
Starting MSRP:
25900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
24740
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19900 - 32650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28191
Price Range:
23650 - 34800
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
26668
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20719 - 33440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
427
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
24582
# Good or Great Deals:
119
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34488
Price Range:
29541 - 41189
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
29059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
23526 - 38837
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1405
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21637
# Good or Great Deals:
444
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
9632
Depreciation %:
0.34584607
Resale Value $:
18218
Residual Value %:
0.65415393
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.34694298
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.34584607 - 0.37255643
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
9812
Depreciation %:
0.37884711
Resale Value $:
16088
Residual Value %:
0.6211528900000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.36749929
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.2801152 - 0.4291516
Jeep Renegade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.479071 / 10
Reliability:
6.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.437213 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Jeep Compass Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.034767 / 10
Reliability:
7.870287 / 10
Retained Value:
8.234015 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
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 - 13.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.174
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Compass
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10.3 - 14.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.108
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8561531084626386
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 15.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.160783946552034
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.6 - 17.6
Jeep Renegade Rankings
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58 out of / 67Jeep Compass Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 56Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 14Ranking
15 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
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23 out of / 67Ranking
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59 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Renegade Trim Levels
(Red) Edition, Altitude, Latitude, Limited, Trailhawk, Upland
Jeep Compass Trim Levels
(Red) Edition, Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Limited, Sport, Trailhawk
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:
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
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
126.7 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3620 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
173.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Slate Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Graphite Grey / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Red
Colorado Red Clear Coat
White
Alpine White Clear Coat
Yellow
Solar Yellow Clear Coat
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl Coat / Hydro Blue Pearl Coat / Laser Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat / Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Red
Red Hot Pearl Coat / Redline Pearl Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Not available
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat / Silver Zynith Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
