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Jeep Renegade vs Kia EV2 comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 147 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 22,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Renegade or Kia EV2?

Jeep Renegade vs Kia EV2: Key differences

Jeep Renegade

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Kia EV2

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Renegade

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV2 is moderately cheaper – starting at 22,800 £ , while the Jeep Renegade costs 26,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,857 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 453 km, about 417 km more than the Jeep Renegade.

EV2

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Renegade offers noticeably more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 147 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Renegade is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Kia EV2 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV2 delivers only slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Renegade

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Renegade is moderately lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Renegade carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV2 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £22,800
EV2

Kia EV2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 135 - 147 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 317 - 453 km
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Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

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The Kia EV2 is a compact electric crossover aimed at buyers who want a practical, affordable EV with a modern, well-appointed cabin. It combines comfortable, predictable handling with straightforward tech and efficient everyday usability, making it a sensible choice for daily driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
Price
22,800 - 31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
36 km
Electric Range
317 - 453 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 125 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,770 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,236 mm
Length
-
Width
1,805 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
400 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Power HP
135 - 147 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Power kW
100 - 108 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Jeep Renegade?

The Jeep Renegade is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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