2018 Jeep Renegade vs 2018 Kia Soul

2018 Jeep Renegade

2018 Kia Soul

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Altitude 4x4

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

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! Automatic

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,160

$21,698

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,595

$22,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$393 / month

$382 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.5

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6.8

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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

26 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.1

101

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

40.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

53.2

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

39.1

Passenger Capacity

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

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

63.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.2

70.9

Liftover Height (in)

29.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

166.6

163

Cargo Area Dimensions

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 to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

49.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

18.8

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

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55TR18

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TWL

Front Tire Size

P225/55TR18

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

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)

3210

3232

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

195 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

201 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo 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)

0.72

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

3.42

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.36

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

5.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.12

2.32

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

DE1

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.98

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

3.93

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

6.3

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

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