Jeep Renegade vs Chevy Trax

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Jeep Renegade vs Chevy Trax: Performance

Ready to feel the ground shake underneath you as you conquer the streets in the Jeep Renegade or the Chevy Trax? When you pop open the hood of both these SUVs, you’ll find powerful engines. But only one vehicle can offer more options and more power, and that’s the Jeep Renegade that features two engines.

The first is a 1.3L Turbo engine that produces 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. It features stop/start technology, which can help save fuel by shutting off the engine when the vehicle is idle and then turn it back on as you begin to accelerate. The second engine is a 2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 engine that produces 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque.

By comparison, the Chevy Trax only has one engine across two trims: a 1.4L Turbo engine that produces 155 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque.

Renegade vs Trax: Interior Dimensions & Cargo Volume

Are you going on vacation and need to fit the family’s luggage into your vehicle? Maybe you’re in a band and need to take a bunch of equipment to a gig. No matter the case, the Jeep Renegade and the Chevy Trax offer tons of cargo space that will allow you to fit all your gear comfortably. The Chevy Trax offers a maximum cargo volume of 48.4 cubic feet.

That, unfortunately, doesn’t match up to the amount of space you’ll get in the Jeep Renegade. Maximum cargo volume inside the Jeep Renegade totals 50.8 cubic feet.

In addition to lots of cargo room, both vehicles are plenty spacious. In the front of the Chevy, you’ll have 39.6 inches of headroom and 40.8 inches of front legroom. In the rear, you’ll get 38.8 inches of headroom and 35.7 inches of legroom.

That doesn’t quite measure up to the space you’ll have in the Jeep Renegade since riders in the front get 41.1 inches of headroom and 41.2 inches of legroom. In the second row, you’ll get 40.5 inches of headroom and legroom comparable to the Trax.

Jeep Renegade & Chevy Trax Safety Features

Staying safe at all times is paramount, and both the Jeep Renegade and the Chevy Trax were built with safety in mind. Each vehicle comes with similar safety features, although they’re more readily accessible in the Jeep. The Renegade comes standard with:

• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection
• LaneSense® with Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist
• Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
• Adaptive Cruise Control

To get a Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Path Detection along with Adaptive Cruise Control in the Chevy Trax, you’ll  need to upgrade to a higher trim level.

Jeep Renegade vs Chevy Trax: Winner

When it comes to the Jeep Renegade vs. the Chevy Trax, the team at Walker CDJR believes the Renegade is the better choice based on engine power and options, cargo space, and standard safety features. If you’re ready to take the Renegade for a test drive through the streets of Hurricane, Charleston, or Huntington, WV, contact us today.