2018 Jeep Renegade vs 2018 Mazda CX-3 vs 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

2018 Jeep Renegade

2018 Mazda CX-3

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

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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	21	29	$20,067	$20,250

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-3 Grand Touring AWD	27	32	$25,666	$26,415
CX-3 Grand Touring FWD	29	34	$24,454	$25,165
CX-3 Sport AWD	27	32	$20,761	$21,360
CX-3 Sport FWD	29	34	$19,547	$20,110
CX-3 Touring AWD	27	32	$22,783	$23,445
CX-3 Touring FWD	29	34	$21,571	$22,195

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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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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,160

$25,666

$21,609

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,595

$26,415

$22,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$393 / month

$440 / month

$380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.5

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6.3

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7.2

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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 Mazda CX-3 is an attractive small crossover pick thanks to its good looks. We’d ask for more room, but fear that would spoil the CX-3’s low price.

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

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

Great, simple exterior shape
Good standard touchscreen
Standard advanced safety features

Great capability
Better refinement
Good standard infotainment

TCC Dislikes

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

Cramped rear seat
Not much cargo room with seats up
Finicky infotainment system

Pokey performance
No benefit from manual transmission
Less than thrilling interior

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

32 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

36.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.1

37.6

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

53.5

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

50.4

55.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.1

86.3

100.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.7

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

52.3

55.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.2

69.6

Liftover Height (in)

29.8

30.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

6.2

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

166.6

168.3

175.8

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

60.9

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

59.9

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

104.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

40.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.5

10.1

20.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

37.6

39.4

42.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

50.8

42.3

55.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.5

10.1

20.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

30.9

32.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

56.7

64.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

11.9

16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

34.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TWL

Front Tire Size

P225/55TR18

P215/50VR18

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWL

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55TR18

P215/50VR18

P225/60HR17

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3210

2952

3157

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

146 @ 2800

145 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

146 @ 6000

152 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

3.89

3.69

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

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

3.55

3.60 - 0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

4.33

3.90

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

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Jeep Renegade

Mazda CX-3

Subaru Crosstrek

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

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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