Jeep Avenger vs Chery E5

The Jeep Avenger starts from $37,900 before on-road costs, while the Chery E5 opens at $37,990. 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 $41,690 and $41,789 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 6 in the Jeep Avenger and 7 in the Chery E5.

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

The Jeep Avenger stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Chery E5. The Chery E5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, power tailgate and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Chery E5 responds with a Electric making 155kW and 288Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 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: 54kWh (Jeep Avenger) vs 58.9kWh (Chery E5), giving WLTP ranges of 396km and 430km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Jeep Avenger) vs 60kW (Chery E5).

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

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 400L in the Chery E5, 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: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery E5). The Chery E5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Avenger)—.