2021 Chevrolet Trax vs 2021 Jeep Renegade

2021 Chevrolet Trax

2021 Jeep Renegade

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Trax AWD 4-Door LS	23	30	$21,227	$22,020
Trax AWD 4-Door LT	23	30	$22,962	$23,820
Trax FWD 4-Door LS	24	32	$20,629	$21,400
Trax FWD 4-Door LT	24	32	$22,364	$23,200

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80th Anniversary 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Renegade 80th Anniversary 4x4	21	29	$26,822	$27,375
Renegade 80th Anniversary FWD	22	30	$25,434	$25,915
Renegade Freedom Edtion 4x4	21	29	$24,595	$24,965
Renegade Islander 4x4	21	29	$26,822	$27,375
Renegade Islander FWD	22	30	$25,434	$25,915
Renegade Jeepster 4x4	21	29	$24,595	$24,965
Renegade Jeepster FWD	22	30	$22,581	$22,850
Renegade Latitude 4x4	21	29	$26,822	$27,375
Renegade Latitude FWD	22	30	$25,434	$25,915
Renegade Limited 4x4	23	29	$29,339	$30,025
Renegade Sport 4x4	21	29	$24,595	$24,965
Renegade Sport FWD	22	30	$22,581	$22,850
Renegade Trailhawk 4x4	22	27	$29,339	$30,025
Renegade Upland Edition 4x4	21	29	$24,595	$24,965

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,227

$26,822

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,020

$27,375

Monthly Payment Estimate

$367 / month

$456 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.2

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you need a spacious new vehicle for the tiniest of parking spaces (and budgets), the Trax is an acceptable but mediocre contender.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade is the small off-road SUV that doesn’t know how to quit.

TCC Likes

Affordable price
Bigger inside than it looks
All-wheel drive is available

Good looks
Capable turbo-4
Standard active safety features

TCC Dislikes

Dull driving experience
Lacks some key safety features
Muddled styling and plain look

Pricey top trims
Cramped rear
Poor safety scores

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.8

100.1

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 Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

50.7

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

40.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

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

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

167.2

166.6

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

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

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

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

36.3

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAJ

TPS

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P205/70R16

P235/45TR19

Rear Tire Order Code

RAJ

TPS

Front Tire Size

P205/70R16

P235/45TR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3267

3210

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

500

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

177 @ 2000-4000

175 @ 3900

Engine Order Code

LE2

ED8

Displacement

1.4L/- TBD -

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 5600

180 @ 6400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

MNK

DFH

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

3.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.71

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.84

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Trax

Jeep Renegade

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

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

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.8

7.3

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

2021 Chevrolet Trax

2021 Trax selection looks good; 2022s coming soon
Lease: From $169 for 39 months
Rebates: $1,500 off 2021s; $750 of 2022s
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months

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2021 Jeep Renegade

2021 Renegade selection looks good
Lease: From $280/mo
Rebates: Up to $2,750 off
Finance: From 0% APR

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