Jaecoo J7 SHS vs Suzuki S-Cross

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross opens at $43,490. That makes the Suzuki S-Cross the more affordable entry point by $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 $47,839 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 Suzuki S-Cross, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J7 SHS by roughly $8,595 in fuel alone.

Both the Jaecoo J7 SHS and Suzuki S-Cross 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 Suzuki S-Cross.

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 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross. The Jaecoo J7 SHS adds a 360-degree camera that the Suzuki S-Cross misses.

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 Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki S-Cross counters with power tailgate that the Jaecoo J7 SHS does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Suzuki S-Cross responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J7 SHS is 1.0s 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, 195mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,305mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J7 SHS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 340L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Suzuki S-Cross a 90L advantage.

For towing, the Suzuki S-Cross leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg 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 $1,767/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $1,719 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $48 (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $1,719 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.