Jeep Avenger vs Nissan Qashqai

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Jeep Avenger at 3 stars (2024) and the Nissan Qashqai at 4 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 78% for the Nissan Qashqai, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan Qashqai, against 4 on the Jeep Avenger.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.

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 Nissan Qashqai gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan Qashqai counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate 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 Nissan Qashqai offers quilted leather-accented. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger and 2-zone in the Nissan Qashqai.

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 Nissan Qashqai lines up making 140kW and 311Nm, paired to a reduction drive (automatic) driving the front wheels.

The Nissan Qashqai has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 115kW. 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, 341mm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Qashqai generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 452L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the Nissan Qashqai a 97L 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 0.6 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.1 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 Nissan Qashqai about $1,169 a year (4.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Qashqai). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Avenger), 5 years (Nissan Qashqai).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Avenger: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Nissan Qashqai.

The Nissan Qashqai: more power (140kW against 115kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (452L against 355L).

The Verdict

Nissan Qashqai scores higher, 74 vs 68

The Nissan Qashqai scores 74 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 2 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Nissan Qashqai ahead by 9 points), technology (Nissan Qashqai ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 355L in the Jeep Avenger, 452L in the Nissan Qashqai.

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