Suzuki e Vitara vs Jeep Avenger

The Suzuki e Vitara starts from $36,990 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Avenger opens at $37,900. That makes the Suzuki e Vitara the more affordable entry point by $910.

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 $40,689 and $41,690 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 Suzuki e Vitara holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Jeep Avenger. Adult occupant protection scored 77% for the Suzuki e Vitara and 79% 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 0 in the Suzuki e Vitara.

Both include the essentials: a reversing camera.

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

The Suzuki e Vitara uses a Electric Motor producing 128kW and 189Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 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 Suzuki e Vitara has the clear power advantage at 128kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49kWh (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 54kWh (Jeep Avenger), giving WLTP ranges of 344km and 396km. DC fast charging peaks at 129kW (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 100kW (Jeep Avenger).

The Suzuki e Vitara measures 4,275mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 191mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Suzuki e Vitara generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 306L in the Suzuki e Vitara and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Jeep Avenger a 49L advantage.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Avenger).