Which is better option, the Jeep Renegade or the second-hand Ford Kuga? We analyze how these two SUV models are on the second-hand market.
The used vehicle market is an alternative for thousands of drivers looking to buy a car and save some money. Today we are going to analyze these two options to determine which is the best purchase option: a second-hand Jeep Renegade or Ford Kuga?
These two SUVs belong to different segments. While the former is a B-segment SUV, the latter is a compact-segment SUV. However, they can be perfect options for a driver who has a limited budget and is open to different options.
The first of the models we reviewed is the second-hand Jeep Renegade. We will try to upgrade it with Jeep Renegade led headlights. The model was launched on the market in 2014, and offers a body that is 4,236 mm long, 1,805 mm wide and 1,667 mm high, with a 2,570 mm wheelbase.
The boot has a volumetric capacity of 351 liters, expandable to 1,297 liters by folding down the second row of seats into an interior with capacity for up to five passengers.
At its launch, it was offered with 1.4 MultiAir 140 hp petrol engines and a 1.6-liter 110 hp. Jeep also offered diesel mechanics, such as the 1.6 MultiJet 120 hp or the 2.0 Multijet 120, 140 and 170 hp. There were manual or automatic gears, as well as front-wheel drive or 4x4 versions.
After the 2019 restyling, the mechanical offer changed completely. Currently there are gasoline engines such as the 1.0 Turbo 120 hp and the 1.3 Turbo 150 hp. The only diesel available is the 1.6 MultiJet with 130 hp. There are eight-speed manual or automatic gearboxes.
The big news was the arrival of the Renegade 4xe plug-in hybrid. It has a propulsion system that develops 240 hp, certifies an average consumption of 2.0 liters per 100 km and an electric range of 44 km. It has the environmental mark 0 Emissions from the DGT.
As for prices, the new Jeep Renegade is available from 19,384 euros. However, in the second-hand market you will find units, regardless of the year of registration or the mileage, from 13,000 euros.
In this case, we are focusing on the second generation of the Ford Kuga, which was launched in 2013 and was officially discontinued in 2019 to make way for the third generation of Ford's SUV.
This model offered a body that was 4,531 mm long, 1,838 mm wide and 1,703 mm high, all on a platform with a 2,690 mm wheelbase. The interior for up to five passengers gives way to a 456-liter boot expandable to 1,603 liters.
On a mechanical level, the Kuga was available with the 1.5 EcoBoost gasoline engine of 120, 150 and 180 hp. Diesel engines based on the 2.0 TDCI offered 120, 150 and 180 hp. It was available with six-speed manual or automatic gearboxes, as well as front-wheel drive or 4x4 versions.
The second-generation Ford Kuga has been discontinued for two years. If you want to buy a new Kuga, you have to choose the third generation, available from 22,615 euros. A second-hand unit starts at around 10,000 euros regardless of the mileage or year of registration.
conclusion
If your budget is more limited, the Ford Kuga is an option, but you should bear in mind that its engines will have a higher accumulated mileage. However, the Jeep Renegade is a more current car and it is easy to find it for little more money with less kilometers.
On the contrary, if it is a question of space and trunk, the Ford is a larger vehicle, with reliable and efficient engines. The Renegade, on the other hand, offers smaller engines, ideal for shorter trips and in urban environments.
