Jaecoo J5 vs Jeep Avenger

The Jaecoo J5 starts from $36,990 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Avenger opens at $37,900. That makes the Jaecoo J5 the more affordable entry point by $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 $40,689 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 Jaecoo J5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Jeep Avenger.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J5 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 Jaecoo J5 and 6 in the Jeep Avenger. The Jaecoo J5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Jeep Avenger misses.

The Jaecoo J5 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting 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 Jaecoo J5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 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 Jaecoo J5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jeep Avenger is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Jaecoo J5) vs 54kWh (Jeep Avenger), giving WLTP ranges of 402km and 396km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Jaecoo J5) vs 100kW (Jeep Avenger).

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 296mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Jaecoo J5 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 125L advantage.

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

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J5) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger). The Jaecoo J5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Avenger).