GWM Haval H7 vs Alfa Romeo Junior

The GWM Haval H7 starts from $46,990 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Junior opens at $45,900. 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 $51,689 and $50,490 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 GWM Haval H7 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Alfa Romeo Junior gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The GWM Haval H7 uses a Petrol producing 179kW and 530Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Junior responds with a Petrol MHEV making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 100kW. 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 GWM Haval H7 measures 4,705mm long on a 2,810mm wheelbase, 535mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Junior at 4,170mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 483L in the GWM Haval H7 and 415L in the Alfa Romeo Junior, 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 $1,625/year for the GWM Haval H7 and $1,169/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Junior.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (GWM Haval H7) vs $1,169 (Alfa Romeo Junior). 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: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H7) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior). The GWM Haval H7 has longer coverage.