Toyota Yaris Cross vs GWM Haval Jolion: frugal Hybrid SUV or bigger Petrol SUV that tows more
The Yaris Cross Hybrid uses far less fuel and has more boot space with the seats up, while the Jolion is bigger, tows much more, carries a longer warranty and comes with a sharp Victorian drive-away price.
By Uzzi · 5 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
2026 Toyota Yaris Cross GX Hybrid 2WD
$31,790
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$31,790 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the maker.
$23,990 drive-away
drive-away (VIC)
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Who the Toyota Yaris Cross suits
The Yaris Cross GX Hybrid suits buyers who mostly drive around town and want to keep fuel bills down, with official combined use of 3.8L/100km. Its 4,180mm length and 9.8m turning circle make it the smaller car to park. It's not a tow vehicle, with a braked limit of 400kg.
Who the GWM Haval Jolion suits
The Haval Jolion Premium suits buyers who want more car for their money, especially in Victoria where it's listed at $23,990 (drive-away, VIC). It's the longer and wider of the two, has more power and torque, and can tow up to 1,500kg braked. It also comes with a 7-year warranty.
What decides it
1. Price
The Yaris Cross GX Hybrid is listed at $31,790 (RRP excl. on-roads), so on-road costs still need to be added. The Jolion Premium is listed at $23,990 (drive-away, VIC). These prices are on different bases, so we can't give an exact gap, but in Victoria the Jolion's drive-away figure sits below the Toyota's price before on-roads are even added.
2. Fuel use
The Yaris Cross is a hybrid with official combined use of 3.8L/100km. The Jolion is petrol-only and uses 6.7L/100km. That's 2.9L/100km less for the Toyota, which adds up for anyone doing a lot of driving.
3. Space and towing
With the seats up, the Yaris Cross has a 390L boot against the Jolion's 337L, so the smaller car actually takes more luggage in everyday use. The Jolion grows to 1,133L with the seats folded, and we have no folded figure for the Toyota. For towing it isn't close: the Jolion is rated to 1,500kg braked, 1,100kg more than the Yaris Cross at 400kg.
Running costs
Fuel is where the Yaris Cross pulls ahead, at 3.8L/100km combined versus 6.7L/100km for the Jolion. Both have a 12 months service interval, and we have no capped servicing figures for either car. The Toyota comes with a 5-year warranty with unlimited km, while the GWM gets a 7-year warranty with unlimited km. Check the running-cost chart below to see how the two compare over time.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,801
per year to run
$55,796
total 5yr cost
$0.72
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,801/year to run, or $24,005 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
Pricing for this model hasn't been released yet, so there's no RRP to show. Enter the price you expect to pay and we'll fold it into the total cost of ownership and cost-per-kilometre below.
$5,661
per year to run
$28,305
5yr running cost
Where the 5-year running cost goes
About $5,661/year to run, or $28,305 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration. Pricing for this model hasn't been released yet. Enter the price you expect to pay above to add total cost of ownership and per-kilometre figures.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
The Yaris Cross has 5 seats and the Jolion has 5 seats. The Jolion is 292mm longer at 4,472mm, but the Toyota's 390L boot beats the Jolion's 337L with the seats up. The Yaris Cross has a tighter 9.8m turning circle against 12.0m, while the Jolion has more ground clearance at 185mm versus 120mm. If you tow a trailer or small van, the Jolion's 1,500kg braked limit is the one that works.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (42% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
Toyota doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 390 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (49% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
GWM doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 337 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
How quick is it?
No manufacturer 0-100 time is held for this car, so it isn't ranked.
Safety
The Yaris Cross holds a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2021. The Jolion holds a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022.
The figures side by side
| Toyota Yaris Cross | GWM Haval Jolion | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,790 (RRP excl. on-roads) | No data |
| Drive-away price (VIC) | No data | $23,990 (drive-away, VIC) |
| Powertrain | HEV | ICE |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | CVT | 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Power | 85kW | 105kW |
| Combined system power | 85kW | No data |
| Torque | 120Nm | 210Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 9.8 seconds | No data |
| Fuel use (combined) | 3.8L/100km | 6.7L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 36L | 55L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 390L | 337L |
| Boot (seats folded) | No data | 1,133L |
| Length | 4,180mm | 4,472mm |
| Width | 1,765mm | 1,874mm |
| Height | 1,590mm | 1,581mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560mm | 2,700mm |
| Ground clearance | 120mm | 185mm |
| Turning circle | 9.8m | 12.0m |
| Kerb weight | 1,235kg | 1,410kg |
| Towing (braked) | 400kg | 1,500kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | 400kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 415kg | No data |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2021) | 5-star (2022) |
| Warranty | 5-year | 7-year |
| Warranty distance | unlimited km | unlimited km |
| Service interval | 12 months | 12 months |
The verdict
Pick the Yaris Cross if low fuel use and an easy-to-park size come first, or the Jolion if you want a bigger car, real towing ability and a longer warranty for a sharp drive-away price.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if
You do mostly urban driving, want the lowest fuel use of the two and value a bigger boot with the seats up in a smaller car.
Pick the GWM Haval Jolion if
You want more size, power and towing capacity, a longer warranty and a strong Victorian drive-away price.
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Is the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid or the GWM Haval Jolion cheaper?
The Yaris Cross GX Hybrid is listed at $31,790 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the Jolion Premium at $23,990 (drive-away, VIC). The prices are on different bases, so check the drive-away price in your state before comparing.
Which uses less fuel, the Yaris Cross Hybrid or the Haval Jolion?
The Yaris Cross Hybrid's official combined figure is 3.8L/100km, against 6.7L/100km for the Jolion. That's 2.9L/100km less for the Toyota on paper.
Which has the bigger boot, the Yaris Cross or the Jolion?
With the seats up, the Yaris Cross has 390L and the Jolion has 337L. The Jolion goes to 1,133L with the seats folded, and we have no folded figure for the Yaris Cross.
How much can the Yaris Cross Hybrid and Haval Jolion tow?
The Yaris Cross is rated to 400kg braked and 400kg unbraked. The Jolion is rated to 1,500kg braked and 750kg unbraked.
What ANCAP ratings do the Yaris Cross and Jolion have?
The Yaris Cross has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2021. The Jolion has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022.
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