Jaecoo J7 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

The Jaecoo J7 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV opens at $43,490. That makes the Jaecoo J7 the more affordable entry point by $5,500.

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 $47,839 respectively.

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

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $10,730 in fuel alone.

Both the Jaecoo J7 and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jaecoo J7 and 97% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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 7 in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

The Jaecoo J7 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV gets a 8-inch display. 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J7 uses a Petrol 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV responds with a Petrol making 96kW and 195Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J7 is 0.2s 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, 45mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 431L in the Jaecoo J7 and 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Jaecoo J7 a 22L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 $77/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. That is a $2,146 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Jaecoo J7) vs $77 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV saves you roughly $2,146 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 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.