Jaecoo J7 SHS vs Toyota C-HR

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota C-HR opens at $46,940. That makes the Jaecoo J7 SHS the more affordable entry point by $2,950.

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 $51,634 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 Toyota C-HR, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J7 SHS by roughly $5,460 in fuel alone.

Both the Jaecoo J7 SHS and Toyota C-HR hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 85% for the Toyota C-HR.

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 Toyota C-HR.

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 10 in the Toyota C-HR. The Jaecoo J7 SHS adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota C-HR 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 Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS stands out with wireless charging that you will not find on the Toyota C-HR. 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 Toyota C-HR offers cloth.

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J7 SHS is 0.7s 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, 138mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J7 SHS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 340L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Toyota C-HR a 48L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 SHS leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 25kg 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 $1,140/year for the Toyota C-HR. That is a $1,092 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $48 (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs $1,140 (Toyota C-HR). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $1,092 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 / 999,999km (Toyota C-HR). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.