GWM Haval Jolion vs Hyundai Venue

The GWM Haval Jolion starts from $23,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Venue opens at $22,990. That makes the Hyundai Venue the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $26,389 and $25,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Hyundai Venue by roughly $1,570 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 Jolion features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 3.5-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Venue gets a 8-inch display and 3.5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval Jolion stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that you will not find on the Hyundai Venue. The Hyundai Venue counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM Haval Jolion uses a Petrol producing 105kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed dual clutch (dct) to a FWD layout.

The Hyundai Venue responds with a Petrol making 90kW and 151Nm, paired to a manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.4 seconds.

The GWM Haval Jolion has the clear power advantage at 105kW vs 90kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Haval Jolion measures 4,472mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 432mm longer than the Hyundai Venue at 4,040mm (2,520mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval Jolion generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 337L in the GWM Haval Jolion and 355L in the Hyundai Venue, giving the Hyundai Venue a 18L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval Jolion leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the GWM Haval Jolion and $1,995/year for the Hyundai Venue. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Venue.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (GWM Haval Jolion) vs $1,995 (Hyundai Venue). The Hyundai Venue saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval Jolion) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Venue). The GWM Haval Jolion has longer coverage.