2023 Jeep Renegade vs. 2024 Kia Niro Review

Picture of the 2023 Jeep Renegade

2023 Jeep
Renegade

MSRP*: $27,850 to $32,970
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Picture of the 2024 Kia Niro

2024 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,940 to $35,340
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 29 MPG 45 - 54 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.8 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 177-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 177 hp 139 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 166.6 in 174.0 in
Exterior Width 74.2 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 35.1 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.5 in
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Niro than in the Jeep Renegade, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Renegade and the Kia Niro.

Convenience
With the Kia Niro, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Jeep Renegade, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Jeep Renegade or the Kia Niro, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Renegade is much wider than the Kia Niro, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. The Jeep Renegade is slightly shorter than the Kia Niro, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Jeep Renegade has the same turning radius as the Kia Niro, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Jeep Renegade has a little more horsepower than the Kia Niro.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Jeep Renegade does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Niro.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Renegade and the Kia Niro. The Jeep Renegade has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Niro.