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
wowscore
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 overview

Choosing between the Hyundai Tucson and the Jaecoo 7 means weighing two family SUVs that stand out from the crowd with striking styling, high-quality interiors and plenty of standard equipment. Both models have their drawbacks when it comes to ride comfort, as neither car provides a particularly relaxing journey over rough surfaces or potholes, and both leave you wanting more if driving fun on a twisty road is a priority. While the Tucson leans on its generous boot space and straightforward cabin controls, the Jaecoo 7 draws attention with its premium appearance and strong list of features, though it falls short on luggage capacity and overall practicality.

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

Choose it for

  • Its massive boot space and the straightforward, user-friendly design of the physical climate control panels.

Worth knowing

  • The suspension feels on the firm side and does not offer a very comfortable ride over rough surfaces.

Choose it for

  • Its generous equipment levels and attention-grabbing, expensive-looking presence on the road.

Worth knowing

  • The boot is quite shallow and less impressive for carrying bulky items compared to rivals.

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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.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

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
  • 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
  • Boneless front and rear wipers
  • Chrome dual exhaust pipes
  • Dual reversing lights
  • Electric door mirrors
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Four windows with auto up and down + anti pinch
  • Front and rear power windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Front row mute with heat-insulating glass
  • Halogen headlights
  • Heated rear window
  • Heated wiper nozzle
  • High level LED brake light
  • Intelligent high beam control
  • 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 roof sports spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear tailgate
  • Rear tow hook
  • Solid paint
  • Trailer mode
  • Turning signal integrated in door mirrors
  • Welcome lighting
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3x rear headrests
  • 4 way manual adjustable steering column
  • 40/60 rear seat backrest
  • 6 way manually adjustable front seats
  • 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
  • Flat folding rear seats
  • Foot and surface blowing second outlet
  • Front armrest with interal storage and upper storage tray
  • Front headrests
  • Front passenger seat map pocket
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • N95 filter
  • Passenger armrest
  • Rear bench armrest with integrated cupholder
  • Remote air conditioning
  • Single front passenger seat
  • 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
  • Child locks
  • Door opening warning
  • Downhill assist
  • Dual front airbags
  • Front and rear side airbags
  • Front centre airbag between driver and front passenger seats
  • Front row rigid locks
  • Front ventilated disc brakes
  • Passenger airbag manual switch off
  • Power limited seatbelts with pre-tensioners, height adjustable with CLT
  • Rear 2 way head restraints
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Rear right side preloaded force limiting seat belt
  • Seatbelt unfastened reminder
  • Side curtain airbags
  • 10.25" LCD instrument cluster
  • 13.2" portrait central LCD display
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth handsfree system
  • Curve speed control assist
  • Drive away information
  • Driver monitoring system
  • E-call safety system
  • Electric fuel filler flap
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Illuminated electronic shifter
  • Instantaneous fuel consumption display
  • Instrument backlight brightness adjustable
  • Intelligent Evasion System
  • Intelligent active speed limit
  • Intelligent elude system
  • Intelligent speed assist
  • LCA Parallel Auxiliary
  • 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
  • Reversing camera
  • Speed limit information
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • 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 radio
  • Front McPherson independent suspension
  • Rear axle torsion beam

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.