Chery E5 vs Jeep Avenger

The Chery E5 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Avenger opens at $37,900. That makes the Jeep Avenger the more affordable entry point by $90.

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 $41,789 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 Chery E5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Jeep Avenger.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 5 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery E5 and 6 in the Jeep Avenger.

The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery E5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, power tailgate and Sony audio 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 Chery E5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 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 Chery E5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery E5 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Chery E5) vs 54kWh (Jeep Avenger), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 396km. DC fast charging peaks at 60kW (Chery E5) vs 100kW (Jeep Avenger).

The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 340mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery E5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the Chery E5 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Chery E5 a 45L advantage.

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

Warranty: 7 years (Chery E5) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger). The Chery E5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Avenger).