Jeep Avenger vs Land Rover Defender 110

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Jeep Avenger at 3 stars (2024) and the Land Rover Defender 110 at 5 stars (2020). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2020). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Jeep Avenger and 85% for the Land Rover Defender 110, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Land Rover Defender 110, against 4 on 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 6 in the Land Rover Defender 110.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender 110 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender 110 counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Avenger gets cloth upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 110 offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger and 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 110.

Drivetrain

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 Land Rover Defender 110 responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 570Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender 110 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender 110 is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Avenger measures 4,084mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 674mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 110 at 4,758mm (3,022mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Avenger's turning circle is 2.3 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Land Rover Defender 110 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger) and 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender 110). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Avenger), 5 years (Land Rover Defender 110).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Avenger: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $100,900).

The Land Rover Defender 110: more power (183kW against 115kW).

The Verdict

Land Rover Defender 110 scores higher, 70 vs 68

The Land Rover Defender 110 scores 70 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Land Rover Defender 110 ahead by 22 points), safety (Land Rover Defender 110 ahead by 21 points), value (Jeep Avenger ahead by 21 points).

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