MG MG ZS vs GWM Haval Jolion

The MG MG ZS starts from $22,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval Jolion opens at $23,990. That makes the MG MG ZS 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 $25,289 and $26,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the GWM Haval Jolion by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the MG MG ZS and GWM Haval Jolion hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the MG MG ZS and 90% for the GWM Haval Jolion.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the MG MG ZS and 6 in the GWM Haval Jolion.

The MG MG ZS features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the GWM Haval Jolion gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG ZS uses a Petrol producing 81kW and 140Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval Jolion responds with a Petrol making 105kW and 210Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The GWM Haval Jolion has the clear power advantage at 105kW vs 81kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval Jolion is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG MG ZS measures 4,430mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 42mm shorter than the GWM Haval Jolion at 4,472mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval Jolion generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 359L in the MG MG ZS and 400L in the GWM Haval Jolion, giving the GWM Haval Jolion a 41L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval Jolion leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the MG MG ZS and $1,682/year for the GWM Haval Jolion. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the GWM Haval Jolion.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (MG MG ZS) vs $1,682 (GWM Haval Jolion). The GWM Haval Jolion saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG ZS) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval Jolion). The MG MG ZS has longer coverage.