BMW iX2 vs Jeep Avenger
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Jeep Avenger scores higher, 68 vs 65
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 12 Nov 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
BMW iX2
22 of 27 standard · 2 optional · 3 no dataFrom
$79,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 230kW
- Energy use
- 20.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 525L
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Jeep Avenger
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 not offered · 9 no dataFrom
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor
- Power
- 115kW
- Energy use
- 16.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★3 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 355L
Top CarSorted Score, 68 vs 65
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$79,900RRP
- with the Jeep Avenger's standard kit: $79,900 (nothing to add)
$49,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Blind Spot Monitor, Wireless Phone Charging and Heated Front Seats not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW iX2 xDrive30
$79,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $346 a week in repayments ($79,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Jeep Avenger Longitude
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $208 a week in repayments ($49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Jeep Avenger starts $29,910 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Avenger at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BMW iX2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the BMW iX2 and 4 on the Jeep Avenger.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW iX2
- REC-006090 · published 2 Oct 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, a component of the brake booster system may have been incorrectly welded and could break.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
Jeep Avenger
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
64.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
54kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW iX2 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW iX2 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Avenger. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW iX2 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Jeep Avenger offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the BMW iX2 and 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW iX2 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.
The Jeep Avenger responds with a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor making 115kW and 260Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.
The BMW iX2 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX2 is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 64.8kWh (BMW iX2) vs 54kWh (Jeep Avenger), giving WLTP ranges of 410km and 396km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (BMW iX2) vs 100kW (Jeep Avenger).
Space & Comfort
The BMW iX2 measures 4,554mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 470mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX2 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 525L in the BMW iX2 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the BMW iX2 a 170L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Avenger's turning circle is 2.1 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX2 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Jeep Avenger about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $183 a year less for the Jeep Avenger.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX2) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW iX2), 5 years (Jeep Avenger).
Where each one leads
The BMW iX2: more power (230kW against 115kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (525L against 355L).
The Jeep Avenger: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $79,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($787 a year against $970).
The Verdict
Jeep Avenger scores higher, 68 vs 65
The Jeep Avenger scores 68 to the BMW iX2's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (BMW iX2 ahead by 33 points), energy efficiency (Jeep Avenger ahead by 25 points), value (Jeep Avenger ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $183 less (16.4 kWh/100km against 20.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 525L in the BMW iX2, 355L in the Jeep Avenger.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Avenger at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW iX2 and Jeep Avenger?
The Jeep Avenger is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW iX2 by $29,910.
Which has the longest driving range?
The BMW iX2 has the most range at 410km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The BMW iX2 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 130kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Jeep Avenger holds a 3-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BMW iX2, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW iX2 has the largest boot at 525L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW iX2 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW iX2 makes the most power at 230kW. The BMW iX2 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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