Jeep Avenger vs MG MG4 Urban

Price and cost per week

On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on standard features per $10,000: 2.8 per $10,000 on RRP (14 of 17 standard) for the Jeep Avenger; 4.8 per $10,000 on RRP (16 of 17 standard) for the MG MG4 Urban. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per km of range: $126 per km of range on RRP for the Jeep Avenger; $81 per km of range on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per kw: $435 per kW on RRP for the Jeep Avenger; $280 per kW on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per litre of boot: $141 per litre of boot on RRP for the Jeep Avenger; $86 per litre of boot on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Jeep Avenger at 3 stars (2024) and the MG MG4 Urban at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2025). 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 87% for the MG MG4 Urban, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG MG4 Urban, 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 7 in the MG MG4 Urban.

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 and range

The rated figures side by side: electric range and fuel use with the battery depleted for a plug-in hybrid or range extender, the km each battery-electric car adds overnight on its own onboard charger, and the DC time in the window each document prints.

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 MG MG4 Urban gets a 12.8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG4 Urban counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, V2L 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 MG MG4 Urban offers pu leather.

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 MG MG4 Urban responds with a Electric making 118kW and 250Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban has the clear power advantage at 118kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG MG4 Urban is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 54kWh (Jeep Avenger) vs 54kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 396km and 405km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Jeep Avenger) vs 87kW (MG MG4 Urban).

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Avenger measures 4,084mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 311mm shorter than the MG MG4 Urban at 4,395mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 382L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 27L advantage.

The Jeep Avenger turns in a 10.5 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MG4 Urban's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $702 a year (16.4 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity) and electricity for the MG MG4 Urban about $725 a year (16.1 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). That is $23 a year less for the Jeep Avenger.

The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km (Jeep Avenger) and 10 years / 250,000 km* (MG MG4 Urban). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Avenger), no data (MG MG4 Urban).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Avenger: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($702 a year against $725).

The MG MG4 Urban: the lower starting price ($32,990 against $49,990), more power (118kW against 115kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (382L against 355L) and the longer warranty not tied to dealer servicing (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

MG MG4 Urban scores higher, 76 vs 68

The MG MG4 Urban scores 76 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 8 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 23 points), value (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 10 points), reliability (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $23 less (16.4 kWh/100km against 16.1 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity).

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