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Subcompact SUVs, or subcompact crossovers as they’re also known, are incredibly versatile vehicles for individuals, couples, and small families. They offer an elevated driving position with better visibility, great packaging, and decent interior space, all in a small footprint. This makes them particularly appealing for use in crowded urban environments. Nonetheless, crossovers can perform well on the highway too.
The Jeep Renegade has been around for a few years but receives updates and refreshments nearly every year. Despite being Jeep's smallest model, it's still a proper off-roader. This gives it an advantage over several competitors, such as the 2023 Kia Soul, which is now in its third generation. Some can even offer off-roading skills, one of the many attributes that make the 2023 Jeep Renegade so appealing.
Let's see how the 2023 Renegade and 2023 Soul stack up in terms of interior, performance, and safety features and discover the best subcompact SUV. While reading our article, why not call Bob Brady Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT and arrange a test drive to see just what the 2023 Jeep Renegade can offer?
The 2023 Renegade and 2023 Soul can carry up to five adults in their cabins. Usefully, the 2023 Renegade offers a bit more head and leg room for a more spacious passenger experience. The 2023 Renegade also has 18.5 cubic feet of cargo space, slightly less than the 2023 Soul. But it is still extremely practical, helped by myriad storage spaces and cubbies.
The design of the 2023 Soul's cabin doesn't help either. It makes the Kia feel less spacious than the 2023 Renegade, which usefully emulates Jeep's more spacious offerings. The 2023 Soul's base touchscreen is 8.0 inches, while the Jeep offers a slightly larger 8.4-inch unit with uConnect functionality. Both vehicles come with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ as expected. If desired, you can also enjoy an upgraded Kenwood speaker system on the 2023 Renegade.
The 2023 Renegade comes with a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine that’s got a turbo to help it produce a healthy 177 horsepower. This is sent through a nine-speed automatic transmission to a standard all-wheel-drive system. There’s also a Trailhawk variant that sees an enhanced all-wheel-drive system, including dedicated off-road modes. Additionally, the 2023 Renegade can tow up to 2,000 pounds.
In comparison, the 2023 Soul is firmly for the tarmac only. It has a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine. It produces 147 horsepower to the front wheels via a CVT automatic transmission. There's no all-wheel-drive option. This Kia’s only saving grace is the EPA-rated average fuel consumption of 35 mpg. Kia doesn’t state a towing capacity; we believe it’s not intended to be used for this purpose.
The 2023 Renegade and 2023 Soul have a full complement of safety features. The vehicles have airbags, stability control, traction control, child safety locks, and daytime running lamps. They also have forward collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assist systems as standard across their ranges. Moreover, the 2023 Renegade adds standard blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, which is optional on the 2023 Soul.
Do you want a proper subcompact SUV that lives up to the sport utility tag, or do you want something that only looks like one? Contenders should be able to live the SUV lifestyle and wear the tag of best subcompact SUV. That's why we recommend the 2023 Renegade. It's a proper off-roader with an all-wheel-drive system, plenty of kit, and better standard safety features than the 2023 Soul. Drop by Bob Brady Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT and test drive a 2023 Renegade today.
