Jeep Avenger vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, BOSE 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger and 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 4.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 54kWh (Jeep Avenger) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 396km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Jeep Avenger) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Avenger measures 4,084mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 901mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 426L advantage.

The Jeep Avenger turns in a 10.5 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $312 a year less for the Jeep Avenger.

Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Avenger), no data (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Avenger: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $167,800), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($787 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 115kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 355L).

The Verdict

Jeep Avenger scores higher, 68 vs 60

The Jeep Avenger scores 68 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 51 points), energy efficiency (Jeep Avenger ahead by 43 points), value (Jeep Avenger ahead by 38 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $312 less (16.4 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 355L in the Jeep Avenger, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Jeep Avenger, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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