BYD Sealion 5 vs Jeep Avenger

The BYD Sealion 5 starts from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Avenger opens at $37,900. That makes the BYD Sealion 5 the more affordable entry point by $3,910.

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 $37,389 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 Sealion 5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Jeep Avenger. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 5 and 79% for the Jeep Avenger.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Sealion 5 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Jeep Avenger.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Sealion 5 and 6 in the Jeep Avenger.

The BYD Sealion 5 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 Sealion 5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Jeep Avenger. The Jeep Avenger counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Sealion 5 uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 156kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 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 Sealion 5 has the clear power advantage at 156kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 5 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 12.9kWh (BYD Sealion 5) vs 54kWh (Jeep Avenger), giving WLTP ranges of 80km and 396km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Sealion 5) vs 100kW (Jeep Avenger).

The BYD Sealion 5 measures 4,738mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 654mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Sealion 5 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the BYD Sealion 5 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 Sealion 5) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger). The BYD Sealion 5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Avenger).