Jaecoo J7 vs Jeep Avenger

The Jaecoo J7 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.

The Jeep Avenger qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Jaecoo J7, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The Jaecoo J7 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Jeep Avenger. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jaecoo J7 and 79% for the Jeep Avenger.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 packs more ADAS features with 8 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 8 in the Jaecoo J7 and 6 in the Jeep Avenger.

The Jaecoo J7 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 stands out with power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Jeep Avenger. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J7 lines up producing 130kW and 290Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 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 J7 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jeep Avenger is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J7 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,672mm wheelbase, 416mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 431L in the Jaecoo J7 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Jaecoo J7 a 76L advantage.

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

Warranty: 8 years (Jaecoo J7) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger). The Jaecoo J7 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Avenger).