2018 Jeep Renegade vs 2018 Kia Soul

2018 Jeep Renegade

2018 Kia Soul

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FWD Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD Sport	24	31	$18,583	$18,750
4x4 Sport	24	31	$20,067	$20,250
4x4 Upland Edition	21	29	$20,067	$20,250
FWD Altitude	24	31	$21,680	$22,095
FWD Latitude	24	31	$21,680	$22,095
4x4 Altitude	24	31	$23,160	$23,595
4x4 Latitude	24	31	$23,160	$23,595
FWD Limited	22	30	$25,298	$25,945
4x4 Trailhawk	21	29	$26,450	$27,095
4x4 Limited	21	29	$26,778	$27,445

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Manual Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual Base	24	30	$15,796	$16,200
Automatic Base	25	30	$17,185	$17,800
Automatic +	25	30	$19,329	$20,400
Automatic !	26	31	$21,698	$22,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,583

$15,796

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,750

$16,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$313 / month

$270 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Jeep Renegade mounts a spirited defense of its brand bona fides, but delivers a less convincing impression of a great economy car.

The 2018 Kia Soul puts style ahead of safety features and turbo power.

TCC Likes

Looks like a real Jeep
User-friendly interior
Real off-road capability

Looks sharp
Good Uvo infotainment
Turbo-4 power

TCC Dislikes

Not a five-seater
Too-snug rear seat
Gas mileage is meh

Engines can be noisy
6-speed automatic hunts through gears
Mediocre gas mileage

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.1

101

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

40.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

53.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

41.1

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

29.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

5.9

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

63.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

62.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.2

70.9

Length, Overall (in)

163

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

50.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

40.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

18.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

49.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

14.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/65TR16

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TM9

Front Tire Size

P215/65TR16

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TM9

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3056

2884

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

110

Engine

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

130 @ 6300

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

118 @ 4850

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

4.56

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.36

1.29

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

3.70

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.12

1.96

Trans Order Code

DE1

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.98

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.73

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

3.62

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Renegade

Kia Soul

Body Style

Sport Utility

Hatchback

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

6.8

6.5

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

2018 Jeep Renegade

2018 Renegade selection looking good
Factory rebate up to $3,250
Lease from $229 for 39 months
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2019s arriving; 2018s sold out
Incentives: Up to $2,000 cash
Finance: From 0% for 60 months
Lease: From $209 per month

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