Jeep Avenger vs Mazda CX-30
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 66
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Oct 2026, price 5 Nov 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 66, but the Mazda CX-30 is $15,230 cheaper
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Mazda CX-30
15 of 27 standard · 1 optional · 8 not offered · 3 no dataFrom
$34,760
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 114kW
- Economy
- 6.3 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 317L
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$49,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Blind Spot Monitor not offered
$34,760RRP
- cannot be matched: Keyless Entry, Wireless CarPlay/AA and Electric Driver Seat not offered
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.
Mazda CX-30 G20 Pure
$34,760
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 5 Nov 2026
$33,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Mazda Australia
About $134 a week in repayments ($33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mazda CX-30 starts $15,230 lower on RRP.
The Jeep Avenger currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Mazda CX-30 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
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-30 at $33,990 drive-away; 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 Mazda CX-30 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 6 on the Mazda CX-30.
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
Mazda CX-30
- REC-001591 · published 21 Mar 2021The boot's power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope in high ambient temperature.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2021
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 Mazda CX-30 gets a 8.8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Jeep Avenger stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-30. The Mazda CX-30 counters with Apple CarPlay and head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
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 Mazda CX-30 responds with a Petrol making 114kW and 200Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.
The Jeep Avenger has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 114kW. 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, 311mm shorter than the Mazda CX-30 at 4,395mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-30 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 317L in the Mazda CX-30, giving the Jeep Avenger a 38L advantage.
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 0.1 m tighter, 10.5 m against 10.6 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 Mazda CX-30 about $1,796 a year (6.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-30). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Avenger), no data (Mazda CX-30).
Where each one leads
The Jeep Avenger: more power (115kW against 114kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (355L against 317L).
The Mazda CX-30: the lower starting price ($34,760 against $49,990).
The Verdict
Jeep Avenger scores higher, 68 vs 66
The Jeep Avenger scores 68 to the Mazda CX-30's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (Jeep Avenger ahead by 31 points), reliability (Mazda CX-30 ahead by 14 points), safety (Jeep Avenger ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 355L in the Jeep Avenger, 317L in the Mazda CX-30.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-30 at $33,990 drive-away; 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 Mazda CX-30?
The Mazda CX-30 is the cheapest at $34,760 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Jeep Avenger by $15,230.
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 Mazda CX-30, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Jeep Avenger has the largest boot at 355L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mazda CX-30 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Jeep Avenger makes the most power at 115kW.
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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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