Key Takeaways
- The Jeep Renegade is larger than the Kia Soul, and offers you and your passengers more room.
- The Kia Soul is not the most rugged vehicle and the Renegade definitely offers a tiny bit more off-roading capability.
- The Jeep Renegade is a better option than the Kia Soul because it is more versatile.
Which is bigger, the Jeep Renegade or the Kia Soul?
The Jeep Renegade is larger than the Kia Soul, it not only has more room for your passengers but also more storage space. The Jeep Renegade’s seats fold fully flat, while the Kia Soul’s rear seats do not, giving the Renegade more cargo space. The Renegade also feels quite a bit more roomy, as the Soul has a driver focused cabin, making it feel compact and small. Since both vehicles are in the mini-suv segment, this might be appealing to you, but even though both are small, the Renegade feels larger and offers more room. The main difference beyond the orientation of the cabin is that the Renegade offers 4 more inches of head space, and the difference is apparent immediately.
Which is more rugged, the Jeep Renegade or Kia Soul?
The 2023 Jeep Renegade is more rugged than the Kia Soul. While it may not be the most rugged Jeep on the road, the seven slot grille does make it significantly more rugged than the competition. And it definitely does offer a bit more off-roading prowess than the 2023 Kia Soul. Firstly, the Soul does not have 4 wheel drive available as an option, while the Renegade does. If you want the most off-roading capable Renegade possible, the Trailhawk trim is the one to get. It offers an available terrain selection feature, which optimizes your wheels depending on the conditions you are driving in. It also features more capable tires that Jeep describes as “on/off-road” tires. Beyond that it has front tow hooks and more upgrades on top of the previous trims such as an available trailer tow package.
Which is Better: the Jeep Renegade or Kia Soul?
Because of its rugged capability, the Jeep Renegade is better than the Kia Soul. The Renegade is also better for its increased versatility over the Kia Soul, such as better tires, and an available 4x4 powertrain. The Renegade also offers you and your passengers more space than the Kia Soul. While the Soul is a great car and has some fun features and designs, it does not have a lot of space, and it feels more like a large Mini Cooper than it does a mini-SUV. The Jeep Renegade is a great car for city living and quick getaways to the amazing outdoors.
Summary
The SUV segment continues to grow so much that it now has a sprawling community of its own segments, such as Family Sized SUVs, mini SUVs, and regular sized SUVs. Two of the more prominent vehicles in the mini-SUV segment are the Jeep Renegade and the Kia Soul. We prefer the Jeep Renegade as it puts the SUV into mini-SUV. The Soul on its own is a great vehicle, and might be a better daily driver than the Renegade. The Renegade would be a better vehicle for you if you are looking for a smaller SUV, that can occasionally get off the beaten path and head to more remote areas.