Jaecoo J7 vs Kia Sportage

The Jaecoo J7 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia Sportage opens at $38,490. That makes the Jaecoo J7 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 $41,789 and $42,339 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Kia Sportage by roughly $2,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Jaecoo J7 and Kia Sportage hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jaecoo J7 and 87% for the Kia Sportage.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Kia Sportage.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Jaecoo J7 and 6 in the Kia Sportage.

The Jaecoo J7 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia Sportage gets a 12.3-inch display and 4-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 stands out with power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia Sportage. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J7 lines up producing 130kW and 290Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Kia Sportage responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia Sportage is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J7 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,672mm wheelbase, 185mm shorter than the Kia Sportage at 4,685mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sportage generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 431L in the Jaecoo J7 and 543L in the Kia Sportage, giving the Kia Sportage a 112L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Jaecoo J7 and $1,767/year for the Kia Sportage. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Kia Sportage.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Jaecoo J7) vs $1,767 (Kia Sportage). The Kia Sportage saves you roughly $456 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years (Jaecoo J7) vs 7 years (Kia Sportage). The Jaecoo J7 has longer coverage.