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| 5 | Max. Occupancy (seats) | 5 |
| 31/36 | Fuel Economy (city/hwy MPG) | 23/29 |
| 2,685 | Curb Weight (lbs) | 4,586 |
Subcompact SUVs are a competitive space that vies for your attention by being efficient, small, and handy on the road. You're not looking for a performance monster out of a subcompact, but great fuel economy, comfort, and a lot of usable tech that makes your vehicle both intuitive and safe. When comparing the 2023 Nissan Kicks vs 2023 Jeep Renegade, you have two highly popular vehicles in an equally competitive segment—but which stands out in the categories that count the most?
When you look at the 2023 Jeep Renegade, you have a vehicle that offers a slate of notable changes for the new model year; these include standardizing certain convenience features like adaptive cruise control on the Limited trim while also adding several other packages to the Renegade's offerings, including Elite Packages for each of the available trims. The paint options have also been extended with the new Solar Yellow color. Interestingly enough, the Renegade has also removed some trims from its lineup, reducing its options to the Latitude, the Altitude, the Limited, the Trailhawk, and the newly added Upland.
The 2023 Nissan Kicks carries over a lot of great changes from the latest refresh, which included an all-new fascia, bumpers, and wheels. The Kicks' redesign also included the addition of more aesthetic accents and changes to further differentiate this subcompact from others in its segment; this was done while ensuring many standard features were available across the entire trim lineup. There is the inclusion of the Nissan Safety Shield 360 technologies, wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as extensive features available from the NissanConnect connectivity suite that help differentiate the Kicks from the competition. You can get the Kicks in three trims and twelve different color options, including five different two-tone exterior colors; these trims include the base S, the feature-rich SV, and the more upscale SR.
The biggest selling point for any economy-class vehicle is its fuel economy. Beyond cargo capacity, capabilities, or tech, you need to know that your vehicle can get you to and from your destination without draining the tank in one go or costing a fortune at the pump. Subcompact SUVs are notoriously sought after for their small size and great fuel economy—however, while the Nissan Kicks and Jeep Renegade both shine as small rides, only the Kicks shines in fuel economy.
While Jeep is seriously focused on providing car shoppers with rugged, off-road-ready vehicles to tackle everything from dirt trails to rocky pathways, their vehicles are not always known for being kind to your wallet at the pump, and the Renegade is no exception here. Despite its capable features for casual off-roading—with some great performance specs in its segment—it suffers greatly when it comes to total range, topping out with an EPA-estimated 23 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway in four-wheel drive.
By comparison, the 2023 Nissan Kicks offers a much more reasonable travel distance. With its 10.8-gallon tank, the 2023 Kicks provides an exemplary fuel economy of an EPA-estimated 31 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway.
Even though both the Kicks and the Renegade are powered by inline four-cylinder engines, the turbocharged four-cylinder on the Renegade combined with the nine-speed automatic transmission and higher power output also results in greater fuel consumption. The Kicks is designed to be as economical as possible, utilizing a continuous variable transmission (CVT) and a very efficient design to give you the maximum amount of fuel economy possible.
The 2023 Nissan Kicks and 2023 Jeep Renegade both come with a healthy slate of comfort and convenience features, from remote start and security alarms to heated front seats and a leather steering wheel. Both also offer premium interior options, ranging from cloth to leather-trimmed seats, all the way to Prima-Tex appointed upholstery with accent stitching. With these vehicles being so alike, one would question where the separation comes in regards to comfort and convenience.
Well, both come standard with six-way manual driver seats, but the Kicks comes standard with a four-way manual passenger seat as well, which is missing from the Renegade; this gives you an extra layer of flexibility for both the driver and the front passenger. Other features that both vehicles come standard with are automatic climate control and armrests with cup holders. However, the Kicks also includes armrest storage compartments so you can keep smaller items within reach.
Power windows and locks are also standard features, while other conveniences such as remote keyless entry with push button start are available on select trims for both the Kicks and the Renegade. Where the Kicks manages to get ahead is with the Nissan Intelligent Key integration, which also features remote engine start with intelligent climate control activation. This gives you some extra convenience in not only getting the vehicle unlocked and ready to drive but also perfect for when you need the car running and warmed up (or cooled down) based on the outside temperature. This level of convenience makes the Kicks so much more intuitive than its competition.
There is no shortage of great tech available for the 2023 Kicks and the 2023 Renegade. When comparing the tech of the Nissan Kicks to that of the Jeep Renegade, the differences are mostly outlined in how their infotainment and safety systems operate.
For instance, the Jeep Renegade is powered by the UConnect 4C Nav system, which enables touchscreen support for app and media software, as well as HD radio and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The UConnect 4C also comes with a suite of SiriusXM services, a media hub for USB and auxiliary connections, and the ability to utilize smart devices and in-cabin functions such as GPS navigation via voice commands.
The 2023 Kicks is quite similar, powered by the NissanConnect infotainment suite; this likewise features touchscreen support with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Additionally, you have a 7.0-inch advanced proprietary Drive-Assist display that enables you to monitor and customize the vehicle's displayed health status and telemetry. Much like the Renegade, the Kicks is also available with SiriusXM premium services and HD radio support.
There are also three USB ports, an auxiliary audio port, and a radio data system. However, the Kicks takes a drastic separation from the Renegade with added Bluetooth hands-free services, such as voice-activated systems for streaming audio and media, as well as Siri Eyes Free technology, so you can monitor, change, and get feedback on the vehicle without taking your eyes off the road. Hands-free phone and text messaging are also possible.
These features are all encouraged by the MyNISSAN app, which allows you to receive alerts about the vehicle, schedule maintenance, remotely connect to the vehicle, and more, all accessed directly from your smartphone.
Regarding safety tech, both offer a lot of driver assistance features, as well as passive safety features such as the Renegade's multistage front airbags and the Kicks' dual-stage airbag system. The Renegade also offers standard driver inflatable knee airbags, supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags, and side curtain airbags for the front and rear. The Kicks, alternatively, offers full roof-mounted side impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and seat-mounted side impact airbags for front and rear outboard passengers as well, covering not only any potential collisions from the front but also the side and the rear.
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