Hyundai Tucson vs Jaecoo J7

The Hyundai Tucson starts from $29,290 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J7 opens at $37,990. That makes the Hyundai Tucson the more affordable entry point by $8,700.

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 $32,219 and $41,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J7 by roughly $1,140 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 Hyundai Tucson features a 7-inch touchscreen paired with a 3.5-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 Jaecoo J7 counters with power tailgate, Sony audio and ambient lighting that the Hyundai Tucson does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Tucson uses a In-line 4 cyl. Nu 2.0L GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection), 16-valve DOHC (HLA), 2-step variable induction system producing 122kW and 205Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed manual to a FWD layout.

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 Jaecoo J7 has the clear power advantage at 137kW vs 122kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Tucson measures 4,480mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 20mm shorter than the Jaecoo J7 at 4,500mm (2,672mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 488L in the Hyundai Tucson and 424L in the Jaecoo J7, giving the Hyundai Tucson a 64L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Tucson leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,350kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Hyundai Tucson and $1,995/year for the Jaecoo J7. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Hyundai Tucson) vs $1,995 (Jaecoo J7). The Jaecoo J7 saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Tucson) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7). The Jaecoo J7 has longer coverage.