Toyota Yaris Cross vs GWM Haval Jolion

The Toyota Yaris Cross starts from $31,790 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval Jolion opens at $32,990. That makes the Toyota Yaris Cross the more affordable entry point by $1,200.

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 $34,969 and $36,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Yaris Cross by roughly $3,850 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota Yaris Cross and GWM Haval Jolion hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Toyota Yaris Cross and 90% for the GWM Haval Jolion.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GWM Haval Jolion, against 6 on the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Toyota Yaris Cross and 6 in the GWM Haval Jolion.

The Toyota Yaris Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the GWM Haval Jolion gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval Jolion counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota Yaris Cross gets cloth upholstery while the GWM Haval Jolion offers synthetic leather.

The Toyota Yaris Cross uses a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid producing 85kW and 120Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The GWM Haval Jolion responds with a Petrol making 130kW and 270Nm, paired to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission driving the front wheels.

The GWM Haval Jolion has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 85kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Yaris Cross measures 4,180mm long on a 2,560mm wheelbase, 290mm shorter than the GWM Haval Jolion at 4,470mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval Jolion generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross and 291L in the GWM Haval Jolion, giving the Toyota Yaris Cross a 99L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval Jolion leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 1,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,083/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross and $1,853/year for the GWM Haval Jolion. That is a $770 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Yaris Cross) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval Jolion). The GWM Haval Jolion has longer coverage.