Jaecoo J7 SHS vs Peugeot 2008

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 2008 opens at $42,490. That makes the Peugeot 2008 the more affordable entry point by $1,500.

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 $46,739 respectively.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Peugeot 2008, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J7 SHS by roughly $6,030 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.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Peugeot 2008 gets a 10-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 2008 counters with Focal audio that the Jaecoo J7 SHS does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jaecoo J7 SHS gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Peugeot 2008 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 1-zone in the Peugeot 2008.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 255kW and 525Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Peugeot 2008 responds with a Hybrid making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Peugeot 2008 is 1.2s 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, 200mm longer than the Peugeot 2008 at 4,300mm (2,605mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J7 SHS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 340L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 434L in the Peugeot 2008, giving the Peugeot 2008 a 94L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 2008 leads with a 1,100kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $48/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS and $1,254/year for the Peugeot 2008. That is a $1,206 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $48 (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs $1,254 (Peugeot 2008). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $1,206 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 2008). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.