2023 Jeep Renegade vs. 2024 Mazda CX-5 Review

Picture of the 2023 Jeep Renegade

2023 Jeep
Renegade

MSRP*: $27,850 to $32,970
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Picture of the 2024 Mazda CX-5

2024 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $29,300 to $40,600
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 29 MPG 27 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.8 ft3 59.3 ft3
Engine
  • 177-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 177 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 166.6 in 180.1 in
Exterior Width 74.2 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 35.1 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.5 in
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-5 than in the Jeep Renegade, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Jeep Renegade will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-5.

Convenience
With the Mazda CX-5, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Jeep Renegade will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-5.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Renegade is much wider than the Mazda CX-5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Jeep Renegade, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-5.

Handling
The Jeep Renegade has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-5, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Jeep Renegade will do just as well as the Mazda CX-5, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Jeep Renegade has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-5.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Jeep Renegade transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mazda CX-5.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Renegade and the Mazda CX-5. The Jeep Renegade has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-5, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.