GAC Emzoom vs GWM Haval Jolion

The GAC Emzoom starts from $25,590 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval Jolion opens at $23,990. That makes the GWM Haval Jolion the more affordable entry point by $1,600.

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 $28,149 and $26,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the GAC Emzoom by roughly $2,140 in fuel alone.

Both the GAC Emzoom and GWM Haval Jolion hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Emzoom packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the GWM Haval Jolion.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GAC Emzoom and 6 in the GWM Haval Jolion.

The GAC Emzoom features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the GWM Haval Jolion gets a 10.3-inch display and 3.5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Emzoom stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof and ambient lighting that you will not find on the GWM Haval Jolion. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Emzoom gets synthetic leather upholstery while the GWM Haval Jolion offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the GAC Emzoom and 1-zone in the GWM Haval Jolion.

The GAC Emzoom uses a Petrol Turbo producing 125kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The GWM Haval Jolion responds with a Petrol making 105kW and 210Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The GAC Emzoom has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the GAC Emzoom is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GAC Emzoom measures 4,410mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 62mm shorter than the GWM Haval Jolion at 4,472mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval Jolion generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 341L in the GAC Emzoom and 400L in the GWM Haval Jolion, giving the GWM Haval Jolion a 59L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,881/year for the GAC Emzoom and $2,309/year for the GWM Haval Jolion. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the GAC Emzoom.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (GAC Emzoom) vs $2,309 (GWM Haval Jolion). The GAC Emzoom saves you roughly $428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 150,000km (GAC Emzoom) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval Jolion). Both match on warranty length.