Jeep Renegade vs. Jeep Wrangler
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Renegade and Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler.
In comparing the Jeep Renegade's and the Jeep Wrangler'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 fuel efficiency. The Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Renegade's and the Jeep Wrangler's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler is a better car than the Jeep Renegade.
Pricing: A used 2023 Jeep Renegade ranges from $18,996 to $32,241 while a used 2023 Jeep Wrangler is priced between $27,003 to $69,160. For a new model, the Jeep Renegade's price is between $28,281 and $37,563, with the Jeep Wrangler priced between $39,024 and $66,543.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Renegade loses 43.8 percent of its value and the Jeep Wrangler loses 35.6 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Wrangler retains 8.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Renegade.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Renegade is 7.5 out of 10 while the Jeep Wrangler's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Renegade being ranked 7 out of 21 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Jeep Wrangler being ranked 1 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Renegade is 7.4 out of 10. For the Jeep Wrangler the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Wrangler a slight 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 Wrangler base engine makes 285 horsepower. The Renegade is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 368 miles. The Wrangler is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 438 miles.This gives the Jeep Renegade the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Wrangler the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Wrangler, a midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Jeep Renegade, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room. The Jeep Renegade and Jeep Wrangler are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Jeep Renegade has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
28281 - 37563
Starting MSRP:
27850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19650 - 34950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
39024 - 66543
Starting MSRP:
31195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
36046
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
28750 - 41535
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23892
Price Range:
18996 - 32241
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
23866
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19042 - 30187
# 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:
38050
Price Range:
27003 - 69160
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
34361
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
24907 - 50072
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1734
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34578
# Good or Great Deals:
350
Jeep Renegade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Renegade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7.1 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.038
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
9.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.7 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.103
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.676280331867201
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.2 - 14.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
20.14213174332435
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 27.9
Jeep Renegade Rankings
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13 out of / 21Ranking
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55 out of / 67Ranking
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58 out of / 67Jeep Wrangler Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
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21 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Jeep Renegade Trim Levels
(Red) Edition, Altitude, Latitude, Limited, Trailhawk, Upland
Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
Freedom, High Altitude, High Tide, Rubicon, Rubicon 392, Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary, Rubicon FarOut, Sahara, Sahara Altitude, Sport, Sport Altitude, Sport RHD, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport
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):
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
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:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 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:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
298 / 438 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:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
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:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
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:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
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
Overall Interior Volume:
118.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
31.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
150.4 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:
3948 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
166.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R17
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
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Earl Clear Coat / Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
High Velocity Clear Coat
Green
Sarge Green Clear Coat
Orange
Punk'n Metallic Clear Coat
Purple
Reign
Silver
Silver Zynith Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Black/Heritage Tan
