BYD Atto 2 vs Jeep Avenger

The BYD Atto 2 starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Avenger opens at $37,900. That makes the BYD Atto 2 the more affordable entry point by $5,910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $35,189 and $41,690 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The BYD Atto 2 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Jeep Avenger. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the BYD Atto 2 and 79% for the Jeep Avenger.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jeep Avenger packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the BYD Atto 2.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BYD Atto 2 and 6 in the Jeep Avenger.

The BYD Atto 2 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 2 uses a Electric producing 130kW and 290Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD 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 BYD Atto 2 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 2 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 51.3kWh (BYD Atto 2) vs 54kWh (Jeep Avenger), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 396km. DC fast charging peaks at 90kW (BYD Atto 2) vs 100kW (Jeep Avenger).

The BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 226mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 2 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Atto 2 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the BYD Atto 2 a 45L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 2) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger). The BYD Atto 2 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Avenger).