Jeep Avenger vs Land Rover Defender 130
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Jeep Avenger scores higher, 68 vs 64
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 25 Jun 2026, price 25 Jun 2026
Jeep Avenger
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 not offered · 9 no dataFrom
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor
- Power
- 115kW
- Energy use
- 16.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★3 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 355L
Top CarSorted Score, 68 vs 64
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Land Rover Defender 130
21 of 27 standard · 6 no dataFrom
$136,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- 3.0 i6 D350 Diesel Mild Hybrid
- Power
- 257kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- No data
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$49,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Blind Spot Monitor, Wireless Phone Charging and Heated Front Seats not offered
$136,000RRP
- with the Jeep Avenger's standard kit: $136,000 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Jeep Avenger Longitude
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $208 a week in repayments ($49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Land Rover Defender 130 X-Dynamic SE D350
$136,000
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
$167,477 drive-away in VIC, as published by Land Rover Australia
About $751 a week in repayments ($167,477 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Jeep Avenger starts $86,010 lower on RRP.
The Jeep Avenger currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Land Rover Defender 130 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Avenger at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep AvengerDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender 130 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 4 of 10 key systems on the Jeep Avenger and 7 on the Land Rover Defender 130.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Jeep Avenger
None open on our record
Land Rover Defender 130
- REC-006645 · published 2 Jul 2026Driver airbag clock spring connector fretting corrosionYear range on the notice: 2019 - 2026
- REC-006642 · published 2 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the connection to the driver’s airbag clock spring may corrode over time and lead to an increased resistance in the airbag circuit.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2026
- REC-006638 · published 2 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the front-end auxiliary drive belt idler pulley may over rotate and cause damage to the oil pressure and temperature sensor.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2026
- 7 more on the model page.
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.
How long to charge
54kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender 130 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Land Rover Defender 130 counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, Meridian audio 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 Land Rover Defender 130 offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger and 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 130.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 130 responds with a 3.0 i6 D350 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 257kW and 700Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.
The Land Rover Defender 130 has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender 130 is 2.2s 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, 1015mm shorter than the Land Rover Defender 130 at 5,099mm (3,022mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 130 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 130 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 130). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Avenger), 5 years (Land Rover Defender 130).
Where each one leads
The Jeep Avenger: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $136,000).
The Land Rover Defender 130: more power (257kW against 115kW).
The Verdict
Jeep Avenger scores higher, 68 vs 64
The Jeep Avenger scores 68 to the Land Rover Defender 130's 64 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 3 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Land Rover Defender 130 ahead by 36 points), value (Jeep Avenger ahead by 32 points), practicality (Land Rover Defender 130 ahead by 18 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Avenger at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep AvengerDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Jeep Avenger and Land Rover Defender 130?
The Jeep Avenger is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Land Rover Defender 130 by $86,010.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Jeep Avenger holds a 3-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Land Rover Defender 130, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which can tow the most?
The Land Rover Defender 130 has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Land Rover Defender 130 makes the most power at 257kW. The Land Rover Defender 130 is quickest to 100km/h in 6.8s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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