Suzuki S-Cross vs Jaecoo J7 SHS

The Suzuki S-Cross starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS opens at $43,990. That makes the Suzuki S-Cross the more affordable entry point by $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 $47,839 and $48,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J7 SHS by roughly $5,985 in fuel alone.

Both the Suzuki S-Cross and Jaecoo J7 SHS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 SHS packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross and 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS. The Jaecoo J7 SHS adds a 360-degree camera that the Suzuki S-Cross misses.

The Suzuki S-Cross features a 9-inch touchscreen, 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 Suzuki S-Cross stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Jaecoo J7 SHS. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Suzuki S-Cross uses a Petrol producing 95kW and 220Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 145kW and 325Nm, 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 145kW vs 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J7 SHS is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki S-Cross measures 4,300mm long on a 2,600mm 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 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross and 431L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS, giving the Jaecoo J7 SHS a 1L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 SHS 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 $1,539/year for the Suzuki S-Cross and $342/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS. That is a $1,197 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Suzuki S-Cross) vs $342 (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $1,197 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.