Jeep Renegade vs. Nissan Xterra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Renegade and Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra.
When comparing the Jeep Renegade's and the Nissan Xterra's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Renegade has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Nissan Xterra has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Renegade's and the Nissan Xterra's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2015 Jeep Renegade ranges from $6,923 to $16,495 while a used 2015 Nissan Xterra is priced between $9,500 to $23,484.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Renegade’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the Nissan Xterra base engine makes 261 horsepower. The Renegade is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 394 miles. The Xterra is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Jeep Renegade the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan Xterra the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Xterra has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Jeep Renegade, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear 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:
-
Starting MSRP:
17995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19503
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
16895 - 22750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23660
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23173
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
20150 - 26255
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11285
Price Range:
6923 - 16495
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9931
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9023 - 11285
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
190
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
104303
# Good or Great Deals:
94
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16031
Price Range:
9500 - 23484
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
11537
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7970 - 16031
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
39
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
129059
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Jeep Renegade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Nissan Xterra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Renegade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.1 - 2.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.038
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Xterra
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
1.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.2 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.154
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1183349838670034
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.1 - 7.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8784198306377157
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 9.8
Jeep Renegade Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
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3 out of / 7Ranking
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6 out of / 21Ranking
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12 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 21Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
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38 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Ranking
56 out of / 67Ranking
58 out of / 67Nissan Xterra Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Renegade Trim Levels
Latitude, Limited, Sport, Trailhawk
Nissan Xterra Trim Levels
PRO-4X, S, X
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
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:
160 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
281 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 394 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
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:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
36.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
136.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3025 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
166.6 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4148 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
74.9 inches
Length:
178.7 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Sierra Blue
Brown
Mojave Sand
Green
Commando
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Colorado Red
Silver
Glacier Metallic
White
Alpine White
Yellow
Solar Yellow
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Metallic Blue
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Cayenne Red / Lava Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Glacier White
Yellow
SolarFlare Yellow
Gray
Night Armor
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Sandstorm
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
