Jeep Avenger vs Kia Sportage

The Jeep Avenger starts from $37,900 before on-road costs, while the Kia Sportage opens at $38,490. That makes the Jeep Avenger the more affordable entry point by $590.

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 $42,339 respectively.

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

The Kia Sportage holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Jeep Avenger. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Jeep Avenger and 87% for the Kia Sportage.

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 3 in the Kia Sportage.

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

The Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Kia Sportage gets a 12.3-inch display and 4-inch instruments. 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 Kia Sportage responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Kia Sportage is 0.5s 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, 601mm shorter than the Kia Sportage at 4,685mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sportage generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 543L in the Kia Sportage, giving the Kia Sportage a 188L 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 (Kia Sportage). The Kia Sportage has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Avenger)—.