Compare performance (240 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Renegade or VW Golf?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Jeep Renegade is marginally cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,624 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Jeep Renegade with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Golf offers significantly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 107 km more than the Jeep Renegade.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Jeep Renegade takes 7.1 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Jeep Renegade tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is marginally lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers marginally more boot space – 381 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Jeep Renegade offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,297 L, about 67 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, the Jeep Renegade carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.
The VW Golf is far ahead overall 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.
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.
detailsThe VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
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Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
36 km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
48 - 125 g/km
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,420 - 1,770 kg
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4,236 mm
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Length
4,282 - 4,292 mm
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Width
1,805 mm
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Width
1,789 mm
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Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
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Height
1,463 - 1,483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,230 L
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Payload
545 - 570 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 240 HP
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Power HP
116 - 325 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 270 km/h
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Torque
240 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 - 177 kW
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Power kW
85 - 239 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
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Brand
Jeep
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Brand
VW
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