2017 Jeep Renegade vs 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Compare 2017 Jeep Renegade vs 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

2017 Jeep Renegade

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

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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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2.0i CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Crosstrek 2.0i CVT	27	33	$21,609	$22,795
Crosstrek 2.0i Limited CVT	27	33	$24,840	$26,295
Crosstrek 2.0i Manual	23	29	$20,692	$21,795
Crosstrek 2.0i Premium CVT	27	33	$22,348	$23,595
Crosstrek 2.0i Premium Manual	23	29	$21,431	$22,595

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2018 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2017 Jeep Renegade: Compare Cars

Aaron Cole Managing Editor

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek and 2017 Jeep Renegade are two popular compact crossovers with the same mission: fun in the sun. Both crossovers aim for younger buyers who could pitch a tent blindfolded. With one hand. In a rainstorm. In less than 5 minutes.

What we mean is, both the Crosstrek and Renegade are the types of cars you'd expect to find in the parking lot at REI. They're both as useful as a well-made backpack, but only one gets our nod as the pick to hit the trails this year.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,066

$21,609

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,495

$22,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$392 / month

$380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.3

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek smooths over the edges that we didn’t like with the last version. It’s smooth, quiet, and capable—all good things because it won’t be rushed.

TCC Likes

Genuine Jeep
Mostly quiet
Off-road ability if needed

Great capability
Better refinement
Good standard infotainment

TCC Dislikes

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

Pokey performance
No benefit from manual transmission
Less than thrilling interior

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.1

100.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

36.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.1

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

104.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.2

Liftover Height (in)

29.8

30.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

166.6

175.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

37.6

42.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

50.8

55.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.5

20.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

40.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.5

20.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

64.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

32.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

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

16.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55TR18

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TWL

Front Tire Size

P225/55TR18

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWL

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3210

3157

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

145 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

152 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-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)

0.56

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

3.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.36

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

3.69

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.12

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

DE1

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.98

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

3.60 - 0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Renegade

Subaru Crosstrek

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.8

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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