Bojan Vrbnjak
Sale of vehicles B SUV is a core activity for many manufacturers. They sell well, because their design is popular, because they have good technical equipment, economical engines and compact dimensions that are equally comfortable both in urban environment as for trips outside the city limits.
A popular example is Ford Puma. jeep avenger but it is still relatively new, at first it was only fully electric, but now it is also available with a petrol engine or mild hybrids. Both models are very similar, but at the same time radically different. So, time to compare, right?
Exterior
jeep avenger is long 4,08 meters and it's just like Puma ideal for easy driving around town. Due to the even proportions of the body, the designers designed dynamic lines, which take advantage of the distance from the ground and give the shapes momentum. The front headlights have a modern look due to the contrast with the glossy black parts. It looks solid and robust as you would expect from Jeep.
Ford Puma is stylistically the complete opposite: a few sharp edges, rounded shapes and soft but muscular lines. It is approx 4,20 meters, and it is immediately recognizable by the large front grille and headlights LED (also serial) in the raised position. It is formed according to selected equipment version it changes so much that it is characteristic not only of the light signature, but also of the bumpers, guards and ground clearance.
| Model | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase |
| Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid | 4,08m | 1,77m | 1,52m | 2,55m |
| Ford Puma | 4,20m | 1,80m | 1,53m | 2,58m |
Interior
From the vehicle B SUV you expect compact dimensions, but also practical use of space. In this regard jeep avenger in Ford Puma they do not disappoint. Despite the almost city car-like length of the clear body shape Avenger improve the usability of the interior. Despite the length, which is almost similar to a city car, clear body shapes Avenger improve the usability of the interior. It has plenty of room for four people. Trunk with 380 liters it is big and even bigger than the trunk of its bigger brother Renegade, which has 351 liters.
Interior it gives the impression of robustness due to the covers made of glossy plastic. Ambient improves lighting LED in eight different colors, which gives the impression of a practical and modern environment. Materials they are durable. As for entertainment, the instruments behind the steering wheel are digital and have a diagonal of 7 to 10,25 inches, depending on the equipment, the latter being the same size as the central screen.
Ford Puma it is longer than the Avenger, which does not mean more space in the back, as the roof descends more toward the rear. However, the trunk with the least 456 liters volume, one of the largest in its class. MegaBox, an additional airtight compartment with volume 80 liters, is installed under the floor. Inside, most of the upholstery is soft-touch plastic, alternating with harder materials, and in the upper parts we also find leather surfaces with contrasting seams. In the technological field, Puma starting to show in years (renovation expected in 2024): Central screen infotainment system it's 8 inches and uses software SYNC3, which is compatible with Apple CarPlay in Android Auto. Behind the steering wheel is a 12,3-inch instrument panel.
| Model | Instr. plate | Info. | The trunk |
| Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid | 7,0 - 10,25 ″ | 10.25" | 380 – not under. liters |
| Ford Puma | 12,3" | 8,0" | 456 - 1.100 liters |
Drives and technology
Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid based on a 1,2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with 101 BAM, which can also be selected without an electric assistant, in combination with front-wheel drive and as standard six-speed gearbox DSG.
Like the Jeep, it also has Ford in its offer only petrol versions, or "clean" in the case of a sports model ST or electrified mild hybrid. There are two available, both 1,0 liter three-cylinder turbo gasoline engines, one with 155 BAM and hybrid EcoBoost with 125 hp. It is only available with front-wheel drive, but you can also order it with 6-speed automatic transmission.
| Model | Motor | Power | Torque | Drive |
| Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid | 1.2 three-cylinder Turbo engine + Electrics | 101 BAM | 205 Nm | The front |
| Ford Puma EcoBoost-Hybrid | 1.0 three-cylinder Turbo engine + Electrics | 125 BAM | 170 Nm | The front |
Pricelist
Prices for Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid start at 27.000 EUR for version Longitude and achieve 31.500 EUR for the highest version Summit. Ford Puma EcoBoost Hybrid with 125 hp it is on par with prices from 27.400 euros for the basic version Titanium do 33.400 euros for version ST-Line Vignale. In contrast to the Jeep however, it can be chosen with a manual or automatic transmission, the latter costing approx. 1.700 EUR.
