Peugeot 2008 vs Jaecoo J7 SHS

The Peugeot 2008 starts from $42,490 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS opens at $43,990. That makes the Peugeot 2008 the more affordable entry point by $1,500.

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 $46,739 and $48,389 respectively.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Peugeot 2008, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J7 SHS by roughly $6,030 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Peugeot 2008 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-inch digital dash, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS gets a 13.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 2008 stands out with Focal audio that you will not find on the Jaecoo J7 SHS. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot 2008 gets cloth upholstery while the Jaecoo J7 SHS offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Peugeot 2008 and 2-zone in the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

The Peugeot 2008 uses a Hybrid producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 255kW and 525Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Peugeot 2008 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Peugeot 2008 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,605mm wheelbase, 200mm shorter than the Jaecoo J7 SHS at 4,500mm (2,672mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J7 SHS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 434L in the Peugeot 2008 and 340L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS, giving the Peugeot 2008 a 94L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 2008 leads with a 1,100kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,254/year for the Peugeot 2008 and $48/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS. That is a $1,206 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $1,254 (Peugeot 2008) vs $48 (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $1,206 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 2008) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.