Jeep Avenger vs KGM Rexton

The Jeep Avenger starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Rexton opens at $50,000. That makes the Jeep Avenger the more affordable entry point by $10.

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 $54,989 and $55,000 respectively.

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

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the KGM Rexton gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Avenger stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the KGM Rexton. The KGM Rexton counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Avenger gets cloth upholstery while the KGM Rexton offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger and 2-zone in the KGM Rexton.

The Jeep Avenger uses a Electric Motor producing 115kW and 260Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The KGM Rexton responds with a Turbo DDi Diesel making 149kW and 441Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The KGM Rexton has the clear power advantage at 149kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jeep Avenger is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Avenger measures 4,084mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 766mm shorter than the KGM Rexton at 4,850mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Rexton generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 236L in the KGM Rexton, giving the Jeep Avenger a 119L advantage. The KGM Rexton seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the KGM Rexton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,230kg. That 2,270kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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 (KGM Rexton). The KGM Rexton has longer coverage.