GWM Haval Jolion vs Mazda CX-3

The GWM Haval Jolion starts from $27,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-3 opens at $27,800. That makes the Mazda CX-3 the more affordable entry point by $190.

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 $30,789 and $30,580 respectively.

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

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 7-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-3 gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval Jolion stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Mazda CX-3. The Mazda CX-3 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GWM Haval Jolion gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-3 offers black cloth.

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

The Mazda CX-3 responds with a 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC S-VT petrol (Skyactiv-G) with i-stop making 110kW and 195Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic (skyactiv-drive) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The Mazda CX-3 has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 105kW. 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, 197mm longer than the Mazda CX-3 at 4,275mm (2,570mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval Jolion generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 337L in the GWM Haval Jolion and 264L in the Mazda CX-3, giving the GWM Haval Jolion a 73L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval Jolion leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the GWM Haval Jolion and $1,796/year for the Mazda CX-3. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-3.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (GWM Haval Jolion) vs $1,796 (Mazda CX-3). The Mazda CX-3 saves you roughly $114 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 (Mazda CX-3). The GWM Haval Jolion has longer coverage.