Jeep Avenger vs Porsche Macan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Macan. 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

The Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Macan counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, 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 Macan offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger and 2-zone in the Porsche Macan.

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 Macan responds with a Electric making 420kW and 955Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 5.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 54kWh (Jeep Avenger) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan), giving WLTP ranges of 396km and 513km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Jeep Avenger) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Avenger measures 4,084mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 721mm shorter than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Porsche Macan a 121L 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 1.6 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.1 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 electricity for the Porsche Macan about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $231 a year less for the Jeep Avenger.

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

Where each one leads

The Jeep Avenger: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $171,100), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($787 a year against $1,018).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 115kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (476L against 355L).

The Verdict

Jeep Avenger scores higher, 68 vs 61

The Jeep Avenger scores 68 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 59 points), value (Jeep Avenger ahead by 38 points), energy efficiency (Jeep Avenger ahead by 32 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $231 less (16.4 kWh/100km against 21.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 355L in the Jeep Avenger, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 5 years on the Jeep Avenger, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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