Honda CR-V vs Jaecoo J7

The Honda CR-V starts from $37,000 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J7 opens at $37,990. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $990.

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 $40,700 and $41,789 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 Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Jaecoo J7 gets a 13.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda CR-V stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and heated front seats that you will not find on the Jaecoo J7. The Jaecoo J7 counters with Apple CarPlay, Sony audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda CR-V gets leather upholstery while the Jaecoo J7 offers synthetic leather.

The Honda CR-V uses a DOHC VTEC Turbo In line 4-cylinder producing 140kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 responds with a Petrol making 137kW and 275Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 137kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda CR-V measures 4,704mm long on a 2,701mm wheelbase, 204mm longer than the Jaecoo J7 at 4,500mm (2,672mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda CR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 589L in the Honda CR-V and 424L in the Jaecoo J7, giving the Honda CR-V a 165L advantage.

For towing, the Honda CR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,350kg. That 150kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,024/year for the Honda CR-V and $1,995/year for the Jaecoo J7. That is a $29 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (Honda CR-V) vs $1,995 (Jaecoo J7). The Jaecoo J7 saves you roughly $29 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda CR-V) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7). The Jaecoo J7 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.