Jeep Avenger vs BYD Atto 2

The Jeep Avenger starts from $37,900 before on-road costs, while the BYD Atto 2 opens at $31,990. That makes the BYD Atto 2 the more affordable entry point by $5,910.

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 $41,690 and $35,189 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 Atto 2 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Jeep Avenger. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Jeep Avenger and 82% for the BYD Atto 2.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jeep Avenger packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the BYD Atto 2.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Jeep Avenger and 6 in the BYD Atto 2.

The Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Atto 2 gets a 10.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Avenger uses a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor producing 115kW and 260Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The BYD Atto 2 responds with a Electric making 130kW and 290Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The BYD Atto 2 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 2 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 54kWh (Jeep Avenger) vs 51.3kWh (BYD Atto 2), giving WLTP ranges of 396km and 345km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Jeep Avenger) vs 90kW (BYD Atto 2).

The Jeep Avenger measures 4,084mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 226mm shorter than the BYD Atto 2 at 4,310mm (2,620mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 2 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 400L in the BYD Atto 2, giving the BYD Atto 2 a 45L advantage.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 2). The BYD Atto 2 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Avenger)—.