Compare Ford EcoSport vs. Jeep Renegade at Ford of Dalton

2019 Ford EcoSport vs. Jeep Renegade at Ford of Dalton in Dalton, GA

The subcompact SUV market is growing, especially in urban and suburban areas, because of their compact size and quick maneuverability. The Ford EcoSport and the Jeep Renegade are two contenders that battle one another for the top spot in their class. We’ll lay out all the features of each and let you decide which deserves the subcompact SUV crown.

Exterior and Engine Specs

Both the Jeep Renegade and the Ford EcoSport offer two different engine options, but personal preference really determines which is the best for you. The Renegade offers a 1.3L turbo inline-4 engine and a 2.4L inline-4 engine, while the Ford EcoSport offers a 1.0L turbo inline-3 and a 2.0L inline-4 engine options. The Renegade comes standard with a 9-speed transmission, and the EcoSport comes with a 6-speed transmission.

While the Jeep Renegade comes in a bit higher in horsepower (177 hp vs. 123 hp for EcoSport), it greatly sacrifices fuel efficiency for that small size up in power. The EcoSport gets a solid 28 mpg, while holding its own in horsepower. Additionally, the EcoSport sits slightly higher than the Renegade, giving the driver better and safer views of the road.

The EcoSport is around 5 inches shorter than the Renegade in overall length, but it packs just as much cargo space (50 cu. ft.) and offers passengers an additional two inches of leg room in both the front and rear seats making it slightly roomier than its Renegade rival.

2019 Ford EcoSport at Ford of Dalton in Dalton, GA

Interior and Tech Features

The EcoSport and Renegade both come with smart tech features like 8-inch touchscreen infotainment systems, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and mobile apps that allow you to remote start your vehicle, get roadside assistance, and schedule service (FordPass Connect or Jeep’s SiriusXM Guardian). However, while they both offer these features as available options, the EcoSport builds this connectivity, along with a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, in with its standard model.

In terms of safety, the EcoSport offers blind-spot monitoring, automatic halogen headlamps, automatic hill assist for steep incline, a rear-view camera, a reverse sensing system, intelligent access with push-button start, and auto start-stop technology.

The Renegade only comes with limited available safety features like blind-spot monitoring, lane keep assist, rain-sensing wipers, and a rear-view camera.

Test Drive the 2019 Ford EcoSport at Ford of Dalton in Dalton, GA

Both vehicles are similar in few ways, but the EcoSport comes out just on top with its extra legroom, fuel economy, and its array of standard tech features. If you’re looking for a subcompact SUV perfect for everyday living, it’s time to give the Ford EcoSport a test drive at Ford of Dalton in Dalton, GA off Shugart Road.

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