2016 Jeep Renegade vs 2016 Mazda CX-3

2016 Jeep Renegade

2016 Mazda CX-3

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4WD 4-Door 75th Anniversary

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Renegade 4WD 4-Door 75th Anniversary	24	31	$22,967	$23,395
Renegade 4WD 4-Door Justice	21	29	$22,967	$23,395
Renegade 4WD 4-Door Latitude	24	31	$22,967	$23,395
Renegade 4WD 4-Door Limited	21	29	$26,351	$26,995
Renegade 4WD 4-Door Sport	24	31	$19,820	$19,995
Renegade 4WD 4-Door Trailhawk	21	29	$25,881	$26,495
Renegade FWD 4-Door 75th Anniversary	24	31	$21,017	$21,395
Renegade FWD 4-Door Latitude	24	31	$21,017	$21,395
Renegade FWD 4-Door Limited	22	31	$24,401	$24,995
Renegade FWD 4-Door Sport	24	31	$17,865	$17,995

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AWD 4-Door Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-3 AWD 4-Door Grand Touring	27	32	$25,496	$26,240
CX-3 AWD 4-Door Sport	27	32	$20,614	$21,210
CX-3 AWD 4-Door Touring	27	32	$22,555	$23,210
CX-3 FWD 4-Door Grand Touring	29	35	$24,283	$24,990
CX-3 FWD 4-Door Sport	29	35	$19,401	$19,960
CX-3 FWD 4-Door Touring	29	35	$21,342	$21,960

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,967

$25,496

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,395

$26,240

Monthly Payment Estimate

$390 / month

$437 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Jeep Renegade has something to please both off-roaders and commuters, but its performance can seem dull compared to its engaging styling.

The 2016 Mazda CX-3 is stylish, well-equipped, and one of the most fun-to-drive vehicles in its segment.

TCC Likes

Really IS a Jeep
Quiet on most roads
Off-road capability when needed

Elegant, stylish exterior
Modern, attractive interior
Ample features, great optional extras

TCC Dislikes

Styling too cute for some
Rear-seat room unimpressive
Safety scores unknown

No manual transmission option
Rear seat is very compact
Styling may not age well

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

50.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.1

86.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

52.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

37.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

60.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

59.9

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.2

69.6

Liftover Height (in)

29.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

166.6

168.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

50.8

42.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.5

10.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

40.1

39.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.5

10.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

56.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

11.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55TR18

P215/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TWL

Front Tire Size

P225/55TR18

P215/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWL

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3183

2952

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

146 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

146 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

4.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.36

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.12

2.02

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

DE1

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.98

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

3.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Renegade

Mazda CX-3

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.5

6.1

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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