Jaecoo J7 vs Mazda CX-5

The Jaecoo J7 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-5 opens at $39,990. That makes the Jaecoo J7 the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Jaecoo J7 and Mazda CX-5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jaecoo J7 and 95% for the Mazda CX-5.

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 5 in the Mazda CX-5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Jaecoo J7 and 6 in the Mazda CX-5.

The Jaecoo J7 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-5 gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 stands out with power tailgate, Sony audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mazda CX-5. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jaecoo J7 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-5 offers cloth.

The Jaecoo J7 uses a Petrol producing 137kW and 275Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Mazda CX-5 responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 252Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Mazda CX-5 has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 137kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-5 is 0.8s 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, 75mm shorter than the Mazda CX-5 at 4,575mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 431L in the Jaecoo J7 and 438L in the Mazda CX-5, giving the Mazda CX-5 a 7L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,995/year for the Jaecoo J7 and $2,081/year for the Mazda CX-5. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Jaecoo J7) vs $2,081 (Mazda CX-5). The Jaecoo J7 saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-5). The Jaecoo J7 has longer coverage.