Jaecoo J7 SHS vs KGM Actyon

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Actyon opens at $44,500. That makes the Jaecoo J7 SHS the more affordable entry point by $510.

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 $48,389 and $48,950 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J7 SHS by roughly $9,120 in fuel alone.

Both the Jaecoo J7 SHS and KGM Actyon hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 SHS packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the KGM Actyon.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 8 in the KGM Actyon. The Jaecoo J7 SHS adds a 360-degree camera that the KGM Actyon misses.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the KGM Actyon gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the KGM Actyon. The KGM Actyon counters with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS lines up producing 145kW and 325Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The KGM Actyon responds with a Turbo GDi making 120kW and 280Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 145kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J7 SHS is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS measures 4,500mm long on a 2,672mm wheelbase, 240mm shorter than the KGM Actyon at 4,740mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Actyon generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 431L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 668L in the KGM Actyon, giving the KGM Actyon a 237L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 SHS leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $342/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS and $2,166/year for the KGM Actyon. That is a $1,824 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $342 (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs $2,166 (KGM Actyon). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $1,824 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 7 years (KGM Actyon). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.