Compare the2022 Honda CR-VVS 2021 Jeep Renegade

Safety
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the CR-V deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. The CR-V’s side airbags will shut off if a child is leaning against the door. The Renegade’s airbags don’t have smart features and will always deploy full force.

The CR-V’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Renegade doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the CR-V and the Renegade have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Honda CR-V is safer than the Jeep Renegade:

	CR-V	Renegade
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	141	207
Neck Stress	175 lbs.	332 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	65/19 lbs.	343/366 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	309	363
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.7 inches
Neck Stress	160 lbs.	221 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	276/243 lbs.	290/322 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Honda CR-V is safer than the Jeep Renegade:

	CR-V	Renegade
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	71	140
Chest Movement	.6 inches	.8 inches
Hip Force	310 lbs.	320 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	3 Stars
HIC	143	322
Spine Acceleration	50 G’s	74 G’s
Hip Force	567 lbs.	1087 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	13 inches	13 inches
Spine Acceleration	35 G’s	41 G’s
Hip Force	543 lbs.	593 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the CR-V is 1.5% to 6.4% less likely to roll over than the Renegade.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its available headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the CR-V the rating of “Top Pick” for 2021, a rating granted to only 128 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Renegade last would have qualified as a “Top Pick” in 2019.

Reliability

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the CR-V’s reliability 54 points higher than the Renegade.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Honda 14 places higher in reliability than Jeep.

Engine

The CR-V’s 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 13 more horsepower (190 vs. 177) than the Renegade’s optional 1.3 turbo 4-cylinder. The CR-V’s 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 10 more horsepower (190 vs. 180) and 4 lbs.-ft. more torque (179 vs. 175) than the Renegade’s standard 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Honda CR-V is faster than the Jeep Renegade:

	CR-V	Renegade turbo 4 cyl.	Renegade 4 cyl.
Zero to 60 MPH	7.5 sec	9.3 sec	9.1 sec
Quarter Mile	15.8 sec	17.3 sec	17 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	89 MPH	78.1 MPH	80 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the CR-V gets better mileage than the Renegade:

			MPG
CR-V
	FWD	1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	28 city/34 hwy
	AWD	1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	27 city/32 hwy
Renegade
	FWD	1.3 turbo 4-cyl.	24 city/32 hwy
		2.4 DOHC 4-cyl.	22 city/30 hwy
	AWD	1.3 turbo 4-cyl.	23 city/29 hwy
		2.4 DOHC 4-cyl.	21 city/29 hwy
		Trailhawk 1.3 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/27 hwy

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Honda CR-V uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Renegade with the 1.3 turbo 4-cylinder engine requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The CR-V has 1.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Renegade (14 vs. 12.7 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Transmission

The CR-V has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The Renegade doesn’t offer a CVT.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the CR-V’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Renegade:

	CR-V	Renegade
Front Rotors	12.3 inches	12 inches
Rear Rotors	12.2 inches	10.95 inches

The CR-V stops much shorter than the Renegade:

	CR-V	Renegade
70 to 0 MPH	165 feet	181 feet	Car and Driver

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the CR-V has larger tires than the Renegade (235/65R17 vs. 215/65R16).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the CR-V LX/SE has standard 17-inch wheels. Smaller 16-inch wheels are standard on the Renegade.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the CR-V AWD’s wheelbase is 3.5 inches longer than on the Renegade (104.7 inches vs. 101.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the CR-V is 2.4 inches wider in the front and 3 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Renegade.

The CR-V Touring handles at .85 G’s, while the Renegade Latitude 4x4 pulls only .74 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The CR-V EX-L AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.5 seconds quicker than the Renegade Trailhawk 4x4 (27.5 seconds @ .61 average G’s vs. 29 seconds @ .58 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the CR-V has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Renegade (8.2 vs. 8 inches), allowing the CR-V to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

For excellent aerodynamics, the CR-V has standard flush composite headlights. The Renegade has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The CR-V uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Renegade doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The CR-V has 5.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Renegade (105.9 vs. 100.1).

The CR-V has .1 inches more front legroom, 2 inches more front hip room, 2 inches more front shoulder room, 5.3 inches more rear legroom and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Renegade.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the CR-V’s rear seats recline. The Renegade’s rear seats don’t recline.

The front step up height for the CR-V is .4 inches lower than the Renegade (19” vs. 19.4”). The CR-V’s rear step up height is 1.6 inches lower than the Renegade’s (18” vs. 19.6”).

Cargo Capacity

The CR-V has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Renegade with its rear seat up (39.2 vs. 18.5 cubic feet). The CR-V has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Renegade with its rear seat folded (75.8 vs. 50.8 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the CR-V easier. The CR-V’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 26 inches, while the Renegade’s liftover is 30.2 inches.

The CR-V’s cargo area is larger than the Renegade’s in every dimension:

	CR-V	Renegade
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	37.5”/71”	28.9”/59”
Max Width	54”	n/a
Min Width	41.5”	37.6”
Height	41”	33.7”

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the CR-V’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Renegade doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the CR-V EX-L/Touring has a standard power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button, or on the CR-V Touring, by just kicking your foot under the back bumper, completely leaving your hands free. The Renegade doesn’t offer a power liftgate.

Towing

The CR-V’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Renegade’s (1500 vs. 0 pounds).

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the CR-V EX-L/Touring, the memory seats make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position. The Renegade doesn’t offer memory seats.

The CR-V EX-L/Touring’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Renegade doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

If the windows are left open on the CR-V the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Renegade can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The CR-V has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The Renegade doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

Consumer Reports rated the CR-V’s headlight performance “Good,” a higher rating than the Renegade’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The CR-V’s available headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Renegade’s headlights are rated “Acceptable” to “Poor.”

The CR-V has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn. When the ignition turns off, the headlights turn off after a delay timed to allow you to securely get to your front door. The Renegade only offers an automatic headlight on/off feature as an extra cost option.

Both the CR-V and the Renegade offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the CR-V has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Renegade doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Honda CR-V Touring has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Renegade doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the CR-V owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the CR-V will cost $365 less than the Renegade over a five-year period.

The CR-V will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the CR-V will retain 51.86% to 55.49% of its original price after five years, while the Renegade only retains 42.75% to 46.82%.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the CR-V is less expensive to operate than the Renegade because it costs $445 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the CR-V than the Renegade, including $125 less for a water pump, $142 less for a muffler, $177 less for front brake pads, $137 less for a starter, $253 less for front struts and $134 less for a timing belt/chain.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Honda CR-V will be $1217 to $1794 less than for the Jeep Renegade.

Recommendations

The Honda CR-V has won recognition from these important consumer publications:

	CR-V	Renegade
Consumer Reports® Recommends	TRUE	FALSE
Car Book “Best Bet”	TRUE	FALSE

The CR-V was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Five/10Best Trucks” for 3 of the last 20 years. The Renegade has never been a Car and Driver “Top Five/10Best Truck” pick.

Motor Trend selected the CR-V as their 2018 Sport Utility of the Year. The Renegade has never been chosen.