2017 Chevrolet Trax vs 2017 Jeep Renegade

Compare 2017 Chevrolet Trax vs 2017 Jeep Renegade

2017 Chevrolet Trax

2017 Jeep Renegade

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Trax AWD 4-Door LS	24	30	$21,600	$22,500
Trax AWD 4-Door LT	24	30	$23,424	$24,400
Trax AWD 4-Door Premier	24	30	$26,496	$27,600
Trax FWD 4-Door LS	25	33	$20,160	$21,000
Trax FWD 4-Door LT	25	33	$21,984	$22,900
Trax FWD 4-Door Premier	25	33	$25,056	$26,100

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Altitude 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Renegade Altitude 4x4	24	31	$23,066	$23,495
Renegade Altitude FWD	24	31	$21,116	$21,495
Renegade Deserthawk 4x4	21	29	$26,262	$26,895
Renegade Latitude 4x4	21	29	$23,066	$23,495
Renegade Latitude FWD	22	30	$21,116	$21,495
Renegade Limited 4x4	21	29	$26,544	$27,195
Renegade Limited FWD	22	30	$24,594	$25,195
Renegade Sport 4x4	24	31	$19,825	$19,995
Renegade Sport FWD	22	30	$17,870	$17,995
Renegade Trailhawk 4x4	21	29	$26,262	$26,895

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2017 Jeep Renegade vs. 2017 Chevrolet Trax: Compare Cars

John Voelcker

Two of the highest-volume new entries in the red-hot subcomapct SUV segment are likely to be the Chevrolet Trax and the Jeep Renegade.

Offered by all-American brands, they're smaller than their "compact" siblings, the Chevy Equinox and Jeep Cherokee, respectively. But they offer two very different approaches to designing, packaging, and equipping the smallest all-wheel-drive utility vehicles you can buy from each carmaker.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,600

$23,066

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,500

$23,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$375 / month

$392 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Chevrolet Trax may lack power and style, but it's a smart package for city dwellers thanks to a useful hatchback shape, thrifty fuel economy, and a low price.

The 2017 Jeep Renegade is the smallest Jeep you can buy, appealing both to commuters and off-roaders, but its design can outshine its performance.

TCC Likes

Roomy, versatile interior
Seats four adults, five in a pinch
Exemplary safety performance

Genuine Jeep
Mostly quiet
Off-road ability if needed

TCC Dislikes

Updated but still bland on the outside
Disappointing freeway acceleration
Throwback steel wheels fitted to base models

Styling borders on cute
Cramped rear seat
Fuel economy so-so

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Special Purpose

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

50.7

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

40.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

35.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

41.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

100.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

167.6

166.6

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

66.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

29.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

100.6

101.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

74.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.4

50.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

37.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

29.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.7

18.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

40.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

57.0

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.6 x 0.5

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.0

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

12.7

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

36.3

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RAJ

TWL

Front Tire Size

P205/70R16

P225/55TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAJ

TWL

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/70R16

P225/55TR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3208

3210

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

Displacement

1.4L/83

1.4 L/83

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

160 @ 5500

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

184 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

LUV

EAM

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.964

2.12

Trans Order Code

MNK

DE1

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

4.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.446

0.98

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.746

0.62

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.584

4.15

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.912

1.36

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Trax

Jeep Renegade

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

6.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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