Deepal S07 vs Jaecoo J8

The Deepal S07 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J8 opens at $49,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $54,989 and $54,989 respectively.

The Deepal S07 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Jaecoo J8, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Deepal S07 and Jaecoo J8 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J8 packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Deepal S07.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Deepal S07 and 8 in the Jaecoo J8.

The Deepal S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Jaecoo J8 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and V2L that you will not find on the Jaecoo J8. The Jaecoo J8 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Deepal S07 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Jaecoo J8 offers leather.

The Deepal S07 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Jaecoo J8 responds with a Petrol making 183kW and 385Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J8 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Deepal S07 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 70mm shorter than the Jaecoo J8 at 4,820mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 520L in the Jaecoo J8, giving the Jaecoo J8 a 75L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J8 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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

Warranty: 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J8). The Jaecoo J8 has longer coverage.