Toyota C-HR vs GWM Haval H7

The Toyota C-HR starts from $46,940 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval H7 opens at $46,990. That makes the Toyota C-HR the more affordable entry point by $50.

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 $51,634 and $51,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota C-HR by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota C-HR and GWM Haval H7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Toyota C-HR and 90% for the GWM Haval H7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Haval H7 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Toyota C-HR and 6 in the GWM Haval H7. The GWM Haval H7 adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota C-HR misses.

The Toyota C-HR features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the GWM Haval H7 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval H7 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that the Toyota C-HR does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota C-HR gets cloth upholstery while the GWM Haval H7 offers synthetic leather.

The Toyota C-HR uses a Petrol producing 103kW and 188Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 responds with a Petrol making 179kW and 530Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval H7 is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota C-HR measures 4,360mm long on a 2,640mm wheelbase, 400mm shorter than the GWM Haval H7 at 4,760mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 388L in the Toyota C-HR and 520L in the GWM Haval H7, giving the GWM Haval H7 a 132L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H7 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 1,775kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,340/year for the Toyota C-HR and $1,682/year for the GWM Haval H7. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Toyota C-HR.

Estimated annual total: $1,340 (Toyota C-HR) vs $1,682 (GWM Haval H7). The Toyota C-HR saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota C-HR) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H7). The GWM Haval H7 has longer coverage.