Couple things, Renegade is not the same platform as the remodeled Compass, though it has similarities. I had four PT Cruisers over the years, they are good cars but never got the mileage you would expect, loved the versatility of the seats. As a former Jeep tech, with my own experiences servicing them, I wouldn't recommend them to anyone; even more so, the earlier ones. Water leaks, trans issues (the Cherokee had them too), software updates that never changed much - though did help with trans issues in early buids, if the relearn strategy was done right. various radio issues, radiator fans - had a recall on those; also varied electrical issues, sometimes as a result of the water leaks, as well as pin fit. They're not all bad, but I saw enough to never want one or recommend. Toyota was mentioned - my wife had a RAV 4 after the Cherokee. It was a very good vehicle; but she wanted more features, so we went back to the Grand Cherokees. Be aware the 2.4 in the Cherokee, Dart and others is /was a real oil burner, In a Cherokee I preferred the 3.2. Again many people have great luck with them and others don't.
