2020 Jeep Renegade vs 2020 Mazda CX-3

2020 Jeep Renegade

2020 Mazda CX-3

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Altitude 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Renegade Altitude 4x4	21	29	$25,416	$25,895
Renegade Altitude FWD	22	30	$23,946	$24,395
Renegade High Altitude 4x4	23	29	$27,890	$28,500
Renegade High Altitude FWD	24	32	$26,420	$27,000
Renegade Jeepster 4x4	21	29	$23,556	$23,875
Renegade Jeepster FWD	22	30	$22,082	$22,375
Renegade Latitude 4x4	21	29	$25,416	$25,895
Renegade Latitude FWD	22	30	$23,946	$24,395
Renegade Limited 4x4	23	29	$27,890	$28,500
Renegade Limited FWD	24	32	$26,420	$27,000
Renegade North Edition 4x4	21	29	$23,556	$23,875
Renegade Orange Edition 4x4	21	29	$25,416	$25,895
Renegade Orange Edition FWD	22	30	$23,946	$24,395
Renegade Sport 4x4	21	29	$23,556	$23,875
Renegade Sport FWD	22	30	$22,082	$22,375
Renegade Trailhawk 4x4	22	27	$27,387	$27,970
Renegade Upland 4x4	21	29	$23,556	$23,875

Sport AWD

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,416

$21,409

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,895

$22,040

Monthly Payment Estimate

$432 / month

$367 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.2

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5.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Jeep Renegade is a compact crossover SUV that’s full of character and off-road prowess, but it makes many important compromises.

The 2020 Mazda CX-3 is stylish but impractical for a crossover SUV.

TCC Likes

Wrangler-esque styling
Playskool-friendly interior
Expanded safety tech

Perky styling
Lots of safety gear
Good mpg

TCC Dislikes

Poor crash test scores
No standard active safety features
Noisy base engine

Cramped rear seat
Limited cargo room
Frustrating infotainment

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

50.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.1

87.6

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)

41.1

38.4

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)

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

166.6

168.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

37.6

39.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

50.8

42.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.5

17.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

40.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.5

17.8

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

P215/60TR17

P215/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TTU

Front Tire Size

P215/60TR17

P215/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TTU

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3210

2994

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 3900

146 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

ED8

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6400

148 @ 6000

Engine Type

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)

0.70

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

4.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.81

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.02

Trans Order Code

DFH

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Renegade

Mazda CX-3

Body Style

Sport Utility

i-ACTIV AWD 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

7.3

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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