Toyota RAV4 vs Jeep Renegade
Safe, practical, efficient—those three words are the drumbeat, the mantra of many drivers shopping for a new compact SUV. In a competitive segment like this, what draws people to the 2022 Toyota RAV4 and the 2022 Jeep Renegade? We’re here to help Avon, Indianapolis, or Plainfield, IN, drivers find out.
In this comparison, take a moment to explore what makes the RAV4 and the Renegade similar yet different. You can see how they measure up to your own high standards! When you’re ready to take your journey of discovery to the next level, contact us at Andy Mohr Toyota.
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Like many drivers who watch the hours on the road rack up every week, you’re probably looking for ways to boost your vehicle’s gas mileage. Would it give you peace of mind to have a more efficient vehicle and thus fewer fuel-ups as you zip from Point A to Point B?
As compact SUVs, the 2022 RAV4 and the 2022 Renegade are among the more fuel-efficient models on the market. The all gas-powered RAV4 achieves up to an EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway MPG.1 The Renegade comes close, with up to an EPA-estimated 24 city/32 highway MPG.
With better gas mileage in the RAV4, you’ll be able to roam for miles.
Yes, the RAV4 enjoys a slight advantage in fuel economy over the Renegade. However, that’s not the whole story. You’ll also find hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains available for the RAV4—options lacking in the Renegade.
Send your fuel economy through the (moon)roof in the:
- RAV4 Hybrid: EPA-estimated 41 city/38 highway MPG2
- RAV4 Prime: EPA-estimated 94 combined MPGe3
You want a car with a get-up-and-go attitude. Some of the satisfaction of driving lies in revving the engine and realizing just how fast your vehicle can be off the line. If you want a ride that puts the wind at your back, the Toyota RAV4 offers a stronger acceleration than the Jeep Renegade.
With just 177 horsepower on tap from a turbo 4-cylinder engine, the Renegade takes some time to get up to speed. If you’re looking for flawless merging on the highway, you’ll have better luck with the RAV4 and any of its three available powertrains:
- RAV4: 203 horsepower
- RAV4 Hybrid: 219 combined net horsepower
- RAV4 Prime: 302 combined net horsepower
As you’ll see, the more you embrace the electric revolution, the more powerful your RAV4 will be! We’re far from the days when HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles) and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) meant compromising power for fuel economy.
The Toyota RAV4 and the Jeep Renegade can take you where you want to go, including the off roads! Both models can be equipped with drive mode select systems that help them adapt to the terrain around them.
For instance, the RAV4’s available Multi-Terrain Select dial features the following modes:
- MUD & SAND
- ROCK & DIRT
- SNOW
- NORMAL
The Renegade, on the other hand, offers available Selec-Terrain® Traction Control, which features Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud, and Rock modes. So, no matter which SUV you choose, you’ll feel prepared to meet Mother Nature head on.
If you’re thinking of adding a Toyota RAV4 or a Jeep Renegade to your life, you probably lead an active lifestyle. Whether your cup of tea is hiking, biking, fishing, or rock climbing, these spacious SUVs have plenty of space for your necessary equipment.
You shouldn’t have to sweat the small stuff when you pack for a trip. Ease is the name of the game—and the game should involve plenty of space and easy access to it all.
On the latter count, the 2022 RAV4 and the Renegade succeed. With low bumpers and low cargo floors, these SUVs are easy to load. While the Renegade is smaller than the RAV4, its hatch opening is wide and squared off, so you can place big items in the cargo space easily.
The Renegade’s smaller size can’t be ignored when it comes to volume, however. You’ll find only 18.5 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats of the Renegade—one of the smallest totals in the segment. The RAV4 more than doubles that total, with 37.6 cubic feet of cargo volume!
The time has come. Avon, Indianapolis, or Plainfield, IN, drivers have a choice to make—has the 2022 Toyota RAV4 or the 2022 Jeep Renegade won a place in your heart of hearts?
They’re both excellent crossovers, each with the fiercest of fans. However, if you’re set on a more efficient, more powerful, and more spacious ride, the RAV4 soars past the competition in all the ways that matter most.
Are you ready to give it a try? Schedule a test drive at Andy Mohr Toyota and set your sights on new adventures in the RAV4!
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Shop Toyota RAV4 Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive1EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2022 RAV4 LE FWD, XLE FWD, XLE Premium FWD and Limited FWD; EPA-estimated 27 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2022 RAV4 LE AWD; EPA-estimated 27 city/33 highway/29 combined mpg rating for 2022 RAV4 XLE AWD and XLE Premium AWD; EPA-estimated 25 city/33 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 2022 RAV4 Adventure and Limited AWD; EPA-estimated 25 city/32 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 2022 RAV4 TRD Off-Road. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov., Hybrid
2EPA-estimated 41 city/38 highway/40 combined mpg rating for 2022 RAV4 Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XSE and Hybrid Limited. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
3EPA-estimated 94 combined MPGe rating for 2022 RAV4 Prime. MPGe is the EPA-equivalent of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric operation. EPA-estimated 38 combined gas-only mpg. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.