Jeep Avenger vs Suzuki Vitara

The Jeep Avenger starts from $37,900 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Vitara opens at $38,490. That makes the Jeep Avenger the more affordable entry point by $590.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,690 and $42,339 respectively.

The Jeep Avenger qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Suzuki Vitara, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The Suzuki Vitara holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Jeep Avenger.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Suzuki Vitara packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in 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 6 in the Suzuki Vitara.

The Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Suzuki Vitara gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Avenger stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Suzuki Vitara. The Suzuki Vitara counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Suzuki Vitara lines up making 95kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Jeep Avenger has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jeep Avenger is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Avenger measures 4,084mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 91mm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara at 4,175mm (2,500mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Avenger generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 375L in the Suzuki Vitara, giving the Suzuki Vitara a 20L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Vitara). The Jeep Avenger has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Avenger)—.