MG MGS5 vs Jeep Avenger

The MG MGS5 starts from $46,990 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Avenger opens at $49,990. That makes the MG MGS5 the more affordable entry point by $3,000.

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 $51,689 and $54,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The MG MGS5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 3 stars for the Jeep Avenger.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jeep Avenger packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the MG MGS5.

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

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The MG MGS5 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MGS5 uses a Electric Motor producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Jeep Avenger responds with a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor making 115kW and 260Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The MG MGS5 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MGS5 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 62kWh (MG MGS5) vs 54kWh (Jeep Avenger), giving WLTP ranges of 510km and 396km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (MG MGS5) vs 100kW (Jeep Avenger).

The MG MGS5 measures 4,476mm long on a 2,730mm wheelbase, 392mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MGS5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 453L in the MG MGS5 and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the MG MGS5 a 98L advantage.

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

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MGS5) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger). The MG MGS5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Avenger).