GWM Haval H7 vs Jaecoo J7 SHS

The GWM Haval H7 starts from $46,990 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS opens at $43,990. That makes the Jaecoo J7 SHS the more affordable entry point by $3,000.

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 $48,389 respectively.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The GWM Haval H7, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J7 SHS by roughly $8,120 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Haval H7 and Jaecoo J7 SHS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the GWM Haval H7 and 81% for the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 SHS packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the GWM Haval H7.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GWM Haval H7 and 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

The GWM Haval H7 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS gets a 13.2-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, heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Jaecoo J7 SHS. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Jaecoo J7 SHS responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 145kW and 325Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval H7 is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Haval H7 measures 4,760mm long on a 2,800mm wheelbase, 260mm longer than the Jaecoo J7 SHS at 4,500mm (2,672mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the GWM Haval H7 and 431L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS, giving the GWM Haval H7 a 89L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H7 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,682/year for the GWM Haval H7 and $58/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS. That is a $1,624 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (GWM Haval H7) vs $58 (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $1,624 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 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.