Jeep Avenger vs Jaecoo J5

The Jeep Avenger starts from $37,900 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J5 opens at $36,990. 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 $41,690 and $40,689 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 6 in the Jeep Avenger and 7 in the Jaecoo J5. The Jaecoo J5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Jeep Avenger misses.

The Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Jaecoo J5 gets a 13.2-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 Jaecoo J5. The Jaecoo J5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. 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 Jaecoo J5 responds with a Electric making 155kW and 288Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 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: 54kWh (Jeep Avenger) vs 58.9kWh (Jaecoo J5), giving WLTP ranges of 396km and 402km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Jeep Avenger) vs 130kW (Jaecoo J5).

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

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 480L in the Jaecoo J5, 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: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J5). The Jaecoo J5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Avenger)—.