BMW X3 vs Jeep Avenger
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
BMW X3 scores higher, 73 vs 68
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 10 Nov 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
BMW X3
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$86,100
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 140kW
- Economy
- 7.5 L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 570L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 68, but the Jeep Avenger is $36,110 cheaper
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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
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$86,100RRP
- with the Jeep Avenger's standard kit: $86,100 (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 X3 20 xDrive
$86,100
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $375 a week in repayments ($86,100 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 $36,110 lower on RRP.
The Jeep Avenger currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The BMW X3 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
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.
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Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the BMW X3 at 5 stars (2025) and the Jeep Avenger at 3 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the BMW X3 and 79% for the Jeep Avenger, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BMW X3, against 4 on the Jeep Avenger.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW X3 and 6 in the Jeep Avenger.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the BMW X3 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 X3
- REC-006668 · published 16 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the starter motor solenoid switch can experience increased wear that could cause an internal short circuit.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2025
- REC-006553 · published 4 Mar 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may develop an internal coolant leak.Year range on the notice: 2010 - 2022
- REC-006539 · published 17 Feb 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the starter motor solenoid switch can experience increased wear that could cause an internal short circuit.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2023
- 8 more on the model page.
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
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 X3 features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 X3 stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and Bowers & Wilkins 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 X3 gets merino leather upholstery while the Jeep Avenger offers cloth. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X3 and 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW X3 uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 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 X3 has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW X3 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BMW X3 measures 4,755mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 671mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X3 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 570L in the BMW X3 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the BMW X3 a 215L 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 1.6 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the BMW X3 costs about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km) and electricity for the Jeep Avenger about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X3) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW X3), 5 years (Jeep Avenger).
Where each one leads
The BMW X3: more power (140kW against 115kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 355L).
The Jeep Avenger: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $86,100).
The Verdict
BMW X3 scores higher, 73 vs 68
The BMW X3 scores 73 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (BMW X3 ahead by 21 points), practicality (BMW X3 ahead by 20 points), value (Jeep Avenger ahead by 14 points). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the BMW X3, 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 Jeep AvengerDriva 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 X3 and Jeep Avenger?
The Jeep Avenger is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW X3 by $36,110.
Which is safest?
The BMW X3 has the highest ANCAP rating at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW X3 has the largest boot at 570L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW X3 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,400kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW X3 makes the most power at 140kW. The BMW X3 is quickest to 100km/h in 8.5s.
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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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