Alfa Romeo Junior vs GWM Haval H7

The Alfa Romeo Junior starts from $45,900 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval H7 opens at $46,990. That makes the Alfa Romeo Junior the more affordable entry point by $1,090.

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 $50,490 and $51,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Junior by roughly $2,280 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Alfa Romeo Junior features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM Haval H7 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Junior stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the GWM Haval H7. The GWM Haval H7 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Junior gets cloth upholstery while the GWM Haval H7 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 2-zone in the GWM Haval H7.

The Alfa Romeo Junior uses a Petrol MHEV producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 responds with a Petrol making 179kW and 530Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval H7 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Junior measures 4,170mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 535mm shorter than the GWM Haval H7 at 4,705mm (2,810mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 415L in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 483L in the GWM Haval H7, giving the GWM Haval H7 a 68L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H7 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,169/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior and $1,625/year for the GWM Haval H7. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Junior.

Estimated annual total: $1,169 (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs $1,625 (GWM Haval H7). The Alfa Romeo Junior saves you roughly $456 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H7). The GWM Haval H7 has longer coverage.