2021 Jeep Renegade vs 2022 Toyota Sienna

The 2021 Jeep Renegade, introduced in 2015, drew inspiration from the iconic Wrangler SUV, featuring a boxy profile, circular headlights, and an upright seven-slat grille. By 2021, it maintained the design refresh from 2019, with some previously optional features becoming standard. Inside, the Renegade offered a modern, functional cabin with an upright center stack reminiscent of the Wrangler, making controls easily accessible. It came in various trims, including Sport, Jeepster, Latitude, Upland, 80th Anniversary, Islander, Limited, and Trailhawk, each offering unique features and equipment.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna, continuing from its 2021 redesign, embraced a more SUV-like style while retaining its minivan identity with sliding side doors. It featured a macho front end and cleverly concealed door hinges, giving it an assertive stance. The interior avoided the typical minivan feel with an uncluttered design and abundant storage options. The Sienna provided comfortable seating for second- and third-row passengers, with available captain’s chairs and a spacious third-row bench that folded into the floor. The sliding second row added flexibility for cargo loading, making it a practical choice for families.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade offered two engine options: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, and a turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder producing 177 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque. Both engines were paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, available in front-wheel drive (FWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). While neither engine was particularly spirited, the turbocharged option provided more refined performance. The Renegade's ride quality was solid, with impressive maneuverability in tight spaces and a terrain management system for off-road capability, especially in the Trailhawk trim.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna came exclusively with a hybrid powertrain, combining a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors to produce 243 horsepower. Front-wheel drive (FWD) was standard, with all-wheel drive (AWD) available. The AWD system used a separate electric motor for the rear wheels, enhancing efficiency. The Sienna featured an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT) with four selectable drive modes. Its handling was surprisingly good for a minivan, thanks to the Toyota Next Generation Architecture (TNGA) platform. The Sienna Hybrid boasted impressive fuel economy, with EPA ratings of 36 mpg city/highway/combined for FWD models and 35 mpg for AWD models.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade offered 50.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded and 18.5 cubic feet with them in use, making it above average for the subcompact SUV segment. Its tall, boxy design provided ample headroom in both rows, with great front legroom and suitable rear seating for adults. The Renegade featured various storage solutions, including small cubbies and trays, and the front passenger seat could fold forward for added space.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna excelled as a family workhorse, capable of accommodating a full 4x8 sheet of plywood with the tailgate closed. It offered 33.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 75.2 cubic feet behind the second row, and 101 cubic feet behind the first row. The Sienna had a 3,500-pound towing capacity and featured a 60/40-split third-row bench that easily stored into the floor. Power-operated sliding doors and tailgate, with foot-motion triggers, added convenience for loading and unloading.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade featured a standard 7-inch touchscreen with an optional 8.4-inch screen on higher trims, both running the intuitive Uconnect infotainment system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were standard, with a Kenwood premium audio system available.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna boasted a 9-inch touchscreen standard across all grades, with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration. It included a one-year trial of Safety Connect and Remote Connect telematics services, a 10-year trial of Service Connect, and a three-month trial of AT&T WiFi Connect. Higher trims offered a 12-speaker JBL audio system and a rear-seat entertainment system with an 11.6-inch display. A head-up display and digital rearview mirror were available on top trims.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade made several safety features standard, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection. However, it received only four out of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS and a five-star rating from the NHTSA. It came with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, including adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and more. The Sienna featured 10 airbags, LATCH connectors, and a rear-seat reminder system, enhancing its family-friendly safety credentials.