Compare the2022 Honda CR-V HybridVS 2022 Jeep Renegade

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

Safety

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Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the CR-V Hybrid 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 Hybrid’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.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the CR-V Hybrid. But it costs extra on the Renegade.

The CR-V Hybrid’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 Hybrid and the Renegade have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, 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, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available rear parking sensors.

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 Hybrid is safer than the Jeep Renegade:

	CR-V Hybrid	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 Hybrid is safer than the Jeep Renegade:

	CR-V Hybrid	Renegade
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	71	161
Chest Movement	.6 inches	1 inches
Abdominal Force	142 lbs.	161 lbs.
Hip Force	310 lbs.	328 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	3 Stars
HIC	143	286
Spine Acceleration	50 G’s	73 G’s
Hip Force	567 lbs.	1157 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	35 G’s	39 G’s
Hip Force	543 lbs.	625 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2021, a rating granted to only 145 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Renegade last would have qualified as a “Top Safety 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 Hybrid’s reliability 44 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 Hybrid’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 35 more horsepower (212 vs. 177) and 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (232 vs. 210) than the Renegade’s 1.3 turbo 4-cylinder.

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

	CR-V Hybrid	Renegade
Zero to 60 MPH	7.5 sec	9.3 sec
Quarter Mile	16 sec	17.3 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	86.3 MPH	78.1 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

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

			MPG
CR-V Hybrid
	AWD	2.0 4-cyl. Hybrid	40 city/35 hwy
Renegade
	FWD	1.3 turbo 4-cyl.	24 city/32 hwy
	AWD	1.3 turbo 4-cyl.	23 city/29 hwy
		Trailhawk 1.3 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/27 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the CR-V Hybrid’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Renegade doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

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

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

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Honda CR-V Hybrid higher (7 out of 10) than the Jeep Renegade (6). This means the CR-V Hybrid produces up to 1.1 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Renegade every 15,000 miles.

Transmission

The CR-V Hybrid 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 Hybrid’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Renegade:

	CR-V Hybrid	Renegade
Front Rotors	12.6 inches	12 inches
Rear Rotors	12.2 inches	10.95 inches

The CR-V Hybrid stops much shorter than the Renegade:

	CR-V Hybrid	Renegade
70 to 0 MPH	173 feet	181 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	115 feet	133 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the CR-V Hybrid has larger tires than the Renegade (235/60R18 vs. 215/65R16).

The CR-V Hybrid EX/EX-L’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Renegade’s standard 65 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the CR-V Hybrid EX/EX-L has standard 18-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 Hybrid’s wheelbase is 3.5 inches longer than on the Renegade (104.7 inches vs. 101.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the CR-V Hybrid is 2.3 inches wider in the front and 2.9 inches wider in the rear than on the Renegade.

The CR-V Hybrid Touring handles at .80 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 Hybrid Touring executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the Renegade Trailhawk 4x4 (28 seconds @ .6 average G’s vs. 29 seconds @ .58 average G’s).

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

Chassis

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

The CR-V Hybrid 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 Hybrid has 2.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Renegade (102.9 vs. 100.1).

The CR-V Hybrid 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 Hybrid’s rear seats recline. The Renegade’s rear seats don’t recline.

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

Cargo Capacity

The CR-V Hybrid has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Renegade with its rear seat up (33.2 vs. 18.5 cubic feet). The CR-V Hybrid has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Renegade with its rear seat folded (68.7 vs. 50.8 cubic feet).

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

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

	CR-V Hybrid	Renegade
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	37.5”/71”	28.9”/59”
Max Width	54”	40.1”
Min Width	41.5”	37.6”
Height	41”	33.7”

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the CR-V Hybrid’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 Hybrid EX-L/Touring has a standard power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button, or on the CR-V Hybrid Touring, by just kicking your foot under the back bumper, completely leaving your hands free. The Renegade doesn’t offer a power liftgate.

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the CR-V Hybrid, 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid’s headlight performance “Very 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 Hybrid’s available headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Renegade’s headlights are rated “Acceptable” to “Poor.”

The CR-V Hybrid 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 has an automatic headlight on/off feature standard only on the Latitude/Trailhawk/Limited.

Both the CR-V Hybrid and the Renegade offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the CR-V Hybrid 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 Hybrid Touring has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Renegade doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

The CR-V Hybrid will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the CR-V Hybrid will retain 55.97% to 56.86% of its original price after five years, while the Renegade only retains 49.82% to 54.1%.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Honda CR-V Hybrid, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Jeep Renegade isn't recommended.

The CR-V was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Five/10Best Trucks” for 3 of the last 21 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.

The Honda CR-V outsold the Jeep Renegade by almost seven to one during the 2021 model year.