Compare the Hyundai Tucson vs Jaecoo 7

A stylish family SUV, with a massive boot
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10
Posh cabin and good value, with real head-turning style
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both the Hyundai Tucson and the Jaecoo 7 stand out with eye-catching looks and well-made interiors packed with equipment. The Tucson offers plenty of space and a practical boot, though it shares the Jaecoo's firm ride quality over rough surfaces. While neither car provides much driving fun on a twisty road, the Tucson leans on traditional comfort and everyday ease of use, whereas the Jaecoo impresses with its high-end road presence and strong equipment levels.

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Choose it for

  • Its generous boot space and straightforward layout that make family life remarkably easy.

Worth knowing

  • The suspension feels on the firm side over rough surfaces.

Choose it for

  • Its striking presence and generous equipment levels for the money.

Worth knowing

  • Comfort is a weak point, with suspension that thuds over potholes.

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 620 litres (5+ suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,799 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,265 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,535 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,653 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,500 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,680 mm
Towing capacity 1,650 kg Best Towing capacity 1,500 kg
First year tax rate £1,410 First year tax rate £455 Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
39.8 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
51.4 mpg
Battery size — Battery size 1.83 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 16 · good Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 29 · average
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.6T 150 Engine name 1.5T SHS-H Auto
Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 150 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 224 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Manual Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best
Battery size — Battery size 1.83 kWh

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 620 litres Best Boot (seats up) 500 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,799 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,265 litres
Length 4,535 mm Length 4,500 mm
Width 1,865 mm Width 1,865 mm
Height 1,653 mm Height 1,680 mm
Wheelbase 2.68 m Wheelbase 2.67 m
Turning circle 11.0 m Turning circle —

Full features list

  • Pearlescent paint
  • Premium cloth - Black
  • Solid paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Special solid paint
  • 12.3" widescreen navigation with bluelink and mapcare/Google POI
  • 4" LCD display with driver's supervision instrument cluster
  • Bluetooth system
  • Cruise control
  • Digital clock
  • Drive mode selector
  • Driver attention warning
  • E-call
  • Emergency stop signalling system
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) - Car, Pedestrian and Cycle
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Hyundai road side assistance
  • Intelligent speed limit assist III with traffic sign recognition
  • Interior cabin camera
  • Lane follow assist
  • Lane keep assist
  • Over the air updates(OTA)
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear camera and guidance parking system
  • Rev counter
  • Tailgate open warning light
  • Trip computer
  • Trip odometer
  • Voice recognition
  • Water temperature gauge
  • Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Wireless phone charging pad
  • Adjustable intermittent front windscreen wipers with aero wiper blade
  • Auto dimming electrochrome rear view mirror
  • Automatic defog system
  • Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
  • Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
  • Black wheel arches
  • Body Colour Exterior Door Handles
  • Body colour door mirrors with integrated indicators
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and power folding door mirrors
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear electric windows with anti-trap mechanism and one touch control
  • Front fog lights
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Metallic paint
  • Positioning Lights - LED
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Roof rails
  • Soft touch rear door paneling
  • Tinted glass with windscreen shade band
  • Trailer stability assist
  • Deadlocks
  • Immobiliser
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote control central locking
  • Smart key with keyless entry and engine start/stop button
  • Speed sensitive auto door locking
  • Thatcham category 1 alarm
  • 12V power outlets in front console and luggage compartment
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 40/20/40 split folding rear seat
  • Adjustable head restraints (Up and down)
  • Cupholders in rear armrest
  • Door courtesy lights
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated LED vanity mirrors
  • Driver's seat manual height adjustment
  • Dual zone climate control
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Front armrest with storage box
  • Front centre console and door bottle holders
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • ISOFIX child seat anchorage points attached on outer rear seats
  • Illuminated/air conditioned glove compartment
  • LED interior lighting
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Luggage cover
  • Luggage hooks
  • Luggage net
  • Manual height adjustable front passenger seat
  • Map and reading lights
  • Premium cloth upholstery
  • Reclining rear seats
  • Retractable load cover
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sunglasses holder
  • TUCSON branded metal door scuff plate
  • Touch sensitive climate controls with temperature dials
  • Underfloor boot compartment
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Active bonnet
  • Airbag - Front, front side, curtain and centre front airbags
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Brake assist function
  • Childproof rear door locks
  • Curtain airbag roll over sensor
  • Downhill brake control
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic stability control
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Multi-Collision braking
  • Outer rear seatbelt height adjustment
  • Seatbelt height adjustment for front seats
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system with individual tyre pressure display - TPMS
  • Vehicle stability management
  • 17" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
  • 2 front and 2 rear speakers with 2 tweeters
  • Steering wheel mounted audio/phone controls
  • Trailer wiring package - Tucson
  • Fabric - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Two Tone Metallic paint
  • Two tone pearlescent paint
  • Two tone solid paint
  • 2x Remote key
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Central door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start) with walkaway locking
  • Remote door locking and unlocking
  • 2 x isofix
  • 2nd row left three point preloading force limiting seat belt
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Automatic seat occupancy + child seat recognition
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • BAS (Brake Assist System)
  • Child locks
  • Door opening warning
  • Downhill assist
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Front and rear side airbags
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front row rigid locks
  • Front ventilated disc brakes
  • Passenger airbag manual switch off
  • Power limited seatbelts with pre-tensioners, height adjustable with CLT
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Seatbelt unfastened reminder
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Uphill assist
  • Anti-corrosion treatment
  • Auto full beam LED headlights
  • Auto wipers
  • Automatic defog system
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black door mirror with memory function
  • Black luggage rack
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Chrome dual exhaust pipes
  • Dual reversing lights
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Front and rear power windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Front row mute with heat-insulating glass
  • Heated rear window
  • Heated wiper nozzle
  • Hidden rear wiper
  • High level LED brake light
  • Integrated antenna
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual anti glare rear view mirror
  • One touch window function for all doors
  • Privacy glass
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear tailgate
  • Roof rails
  • Silent glass - windscreen and front side windows
  • Single layer roof spoiler
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Trailer mode
  • Turning signal integrated in door mirrors
  • Welcome lighting
  • Windows opening via remote
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3x rear headrests
  • 4 way manual adjustable steering column
  • 6 way manually adjustable front seats
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
  • Central armrest with refrigerated function
  • Driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirror
  • Driver seat map bag
  • Dual zone air conditioning with second row outlet
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Foot and surface blowing second outlet
  • Front armrest with interal storage and upper storage tray
  • Front headrests
  • Front passenger seat map pocket
  • Front reading light
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Multi function steering wheel
  • N95 filter
  • Passenger armrest
  • Rear bench armrest with integrated cupholder
  • Remote air conditioning
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • 10.25" LCD meter with memory
  • 13.2" touchscreen display
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth handsfree system
  • Corner speed control assist
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • Drive away information
  • Drive mode select (Eco, sport)
  • Driver monitoring system
  • E-call safety system
  • Electric fuel filler flap
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Illuminated electronic shifter
  • Instantaneous fuel consumption display
  • Instrument backlight brightness adjustable
  • Integrated satellite navigation - Live traffic data with wifi hotspot
  • Intelligent Evasion System
  • Intelligent active speed limit
  • Intelligent elude system
  • Intelligent speed assist
  • LCA Parallel Auxiliary
  • Lane control assist
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Large capacity trunk
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • Offline voice control
  • Rear collision warning
  • Rear crossing traffic braking
  • Rear crossing traffic warning
  • Remote HVAC start
  • Remote engine start
  • Reversing camera
  • Speed limit information
  • Speed limiter
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • 19" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair foam
  • 2 x Front USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 2 x Rear USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front McPherson independent suspension
  • Rear axle torsion beam
  • Dark colour interior

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.