Jaecoo J7 vs Suzuki Jimny

The Jaecoo J7 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $36,990. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $40,689 respectively.

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

Both the Jaecoo J7 and Suzuki Jimny hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jaecoo J7 and 73% for the Suzuki Jimny.

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 1 in the Suzuki Jimny.

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

The Jaecoo J7 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Jimny gets a 7-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 Suzuki Jimny. 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 Suzuki Jimny responds with a Petrol making 75kW and 130Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.4 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 75kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J7 is 2.9s 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, 855mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,645mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 431L in the Jaecoo J7 and 377L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Jaecoo J7 a 54L advantage. The Jaecoo J7 seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 700kg 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 $2,309/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Jaecoo J7) vs $2,309 (Suzuki Jimny). 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Jimny). The Jaecoo J7 has longer coverage.