CarGurus Header

Jeep Renegade vs Subaru Forester Hybrid

2021 Jeep Renegade
2021 Jeep Renegade
$22,850MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Photo not loading
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
$36,595MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Jeep Renegade
$22,850MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
$36,595MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced

2015-2023

Years produced

2025-Present

MSRP

$22,850

MSRP

$36,595

Listings

363

Listings

15

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

Pros

  • Great ride quality

  • Easy-to-use technology

  • Standard advanced safety features

Cons

  • Underwhelming base engine

  • Irritating transmission

  • Manual transmission not available

Pros

  • Fuel-efficient

  • Impressive off-road abilities

  • Comfortable

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Firm ride quality

Reviews Summary

Few brands enjoy as defined a reputation and identity as Jeep. Much like Porsche and performance driving, Jeep has carved out its niche as the “off-road brand.” Its vehicles may not traverse the Rubicon every day of the week, but each model in its lineup is capable of doing so (when properly equipped). That even includes the 2021 Jeep Renegade subcompact SUV. The Renegade can venture off the beaten path when needed and it offers practical utility and intuitive technology for everyday life.

Reviews Summary

Subaru may as well be the automotive mascot of the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, thanks to the ability of models such as the Subaru Outback and the Ascent to conquer challenging conditions. The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester reinforces those advantages, and this time around, a new Forester Hybrid model adds efficiency as another plus, along with more power and a few extra features. It’s due to be followed by the smaller Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid in fall 2025.

Verdict: A more efficient version of Subaru's rugged and evergreen compact SUV.

No video found

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.4L 180 hp I4

Engine

2.5L 194 hp H4 Hybrid

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

180 hp @ 6400 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

1.1 kWh

MPG City

22

MPG City

35

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

34
2021 Jeep Renegade
2021 Jeep Renegade
$22,850MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Photo not loading
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
$36,595MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Jeep Renegade
$22,850MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
$36,595MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2015-2023
2025-Present
MSRP
$22,850
$36,595
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Read full review

7.0 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons

Pros

  • Great ride quality

  • Easy-to-use technology

  • Standard advanced safety features

Cons

  • Underwhelming base engine

  • Irritating transmission

  • Manual transmission not available

Pros

  • Fuel-efficient

  • Impressive off-road abilities

  • Comfortable

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Firm ride quality

Summary
Few brands enjoy as defined a reputation and identity as Jeep. Much like Porsche and performance driving, Jeep has carved out its niche as the “off-road brand.” Its vehicles may not traverse the Rubicon every day of the week, but each model in its lineup is capable of doing so (when properly equipped). That even includes the 2021 Jeep Renegade subcompact SUV. The Renegade can venture off the beaten path when needed and it offers practical utility and intuitive technology for everyday life.

Subaru may as well be the automotive mascot of the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, thanks to the ability of models such as the Subaru Outback and the Ascent to conquer challenging conditions. The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester reinforces those advantages, and this time around, a new Forester Hybrid model adds efficiency as another plus, along with more power and a few extra features. It’s due to be followed by the smaller Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid in fall 2025.

Verdict: A more efficient version of Subaru's rugged and evergreen compact SUV.

Video
No video found

Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.4L 180 hp I4
2.5L 194 hp H4 Hybrid
Drive Train
FWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
1.1 kWh
MPG City
22
35
MPG Highway
30
34

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid for Sale

15 results
See all

2021 Jeep Renegade for Sale

363 results
See all

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid for Sale

Shop Now
15 results

2021 Jeep Renegade for Sale

Shop Now
363 results

CarGurus logo

By: CarGurus + AI

At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.

Popular vehicle comparisons

CarGurus Footer