GWM Haval H7 vs Peugeot 2008

The GWM Haval H7 starts from $46,990 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 2008 opens at $42,490. That makes the Peugeot 2008 the more affordable entry point by $4,500.

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 $46,739 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the GWM Haval H7 and Peugeot 2008 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the GWM Haval H7 and 93% for the Peugeot 2008.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Haval H7 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Peugeot 2008.

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 6 in the Peugeot 2008. The GWM Haval H7 adds a 360-degree camera that the Peugeot 2008 misses.

The GWM Haval H7 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 2008 gets a 10-inch display. 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 Peugeot 2008. The Peugeot 2008 counters with Focal audio. 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 Peugeot 2008 responds with a Hybrid making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval H7 is 0.4s 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, 460mm longer than the Peugeot 2008 at 4,300mm (2,605mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the GWM Haval H7 and 434L in the Peugeot 2008, giving the GWM Haval H7 a 86L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H7 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 1,400kg 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 $1,625/year for the Peugeot 2008. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 2008.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (GWM Haval H7) vs $1,625 (Peugeot 2008). The Peugeot 2008 saves you roughly $57 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 / 200,000km (Peugeot 2008). The GWM Haval H7 has longer coverage.