Jaecoo J5 vs Jeep Avenger

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Jaecoo J5. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Jaecoo J5 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-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 Jaecoo J5 stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting — 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 Jaecoo J5 gets synthetic leather (pet-friendly) upholstery while the Jeep Avenger offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Jaecoo J5 and 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger.

Drivetrain

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 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), 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).

Space & Comfort

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 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 29L 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 0.3 m tighter, 10.5 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jaecoo J5 costs about $792 a year (16.5 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Jeep Avenger about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $5 a year less for the Jeep Avenger.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (Jaecoo J5) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger). Capped-price servicing: 8 years (Jaecoo J5), 5 years (Jeep Avenger).

Where each one leads

The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $49,990), more power (155kW against 115kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (384L against 355L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Jeep Avenger: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($787 a year against $792).

The Verdict

Jaecoo J5 scores higher, 72 vs 68

The Jaecoo J5 scores 72 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 10 points), technology (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 9 points), reliability (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $5 less (16.4 kWh/100km against 16.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Warranty: 8 years on the Jaecoo J5, 5 on the Jeep Avenger.

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