2022 Kia Soul vs. Jeep Renegade: Finding the Best SUV For You

At Ray Skillman Northeast Kia, we want to give you the best vehicle for you. We’re comparing the 2022 Kia Soul vs. Jeep Renegade to simplify the choice of your ideal SUV. Both subcompact SUVs offer a comfortable ride, plenty of room for passengers, and helpful technology and infotainment. But what makes one stand out over the other?

Power and Fuel Efficiency

Both SUVs have an Inline-4 engine, with the Kia Soul displacing 2.0 liters while the Jeep Renegade is displacing 1.3 liters. The Soul has 147 horsepower, but the Jeep has the greater horsepower at 177.

The fuel efficiency of the Kia Soul showed 28 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. The Renegade only reached 24 mpg, though it achieved a much higher 32 mpg on the highway.

Passenger and Cargo Space

Comparing measurements of the two vehicles, the Jeep Renegade has more space for passengers than the Soul. Both SUVs have room for five passengers and a cargo area. But the Soul beats out the Renegade on storage, with 24.2 cubic ft. compared to 18.5 cubic ft.

The Kia Soul is a smaller vehicle overall and prioritizes cargo space, which explains the slightly smaller passenger space. On the other hand, the Jeep Renegade uses its size to prioritize its passengers’ comfort.

Driver Assist Technology

Both vehicles feature an impressive array of technology. Both have backup cameras, a blind-spot monitor, lane-keeping assist, brake assist, stability control, and other safety features.

The Jeep Renegade has a few more standard features than the Kia Soul, such as an anti-theft system, keyless start, and remote engine start. The Renegade also includes a wifi hotspot and satellite radio.

Value for Price

The Jeep Renegade is about $3,000 more expensive than the Kia Soul, but is the extra money worth it? The Jeep Renegade has more features that are standard than the Soul. It also has better off-road capabilities.

The cheaper initial cost of the Kia Soul is a point in its favor. Also, the Kia Soul will cost less money over time because of the higher fuel efficiency. It has more comprehensive warranties available than the Renegade.

Kia Soul vs. Jeep Renegade: Who Wins?

Now that we’ve done a Kia Soul vs. Jeep Renegade comparison, it’s time to decide which is the best. Much of the decision comes down to lifestyle.

The Renegade would be better for a person who wants to be safe on road trips where they might go off-road and are willing to spend a bit more on gas. But for most other purposes, the Kia Soul is the better SUV.

The Soul will more reliably and cheaply take you and your family everywhere you want to go and will fit all your suitcases easily. Comprehensive warranties and higher safety scores
will provide peace of mind.

We want you to be impressed with how easy it is to get the best Kia deal at Ray Skillman, so come to our dealership and get a Kia Soul of your own.