Jaecoo 7 vs Kia Sportage
Pure 1.5T SHS-H Auto Hybrid Automatic
Change versionPure 1.6T GDi Petrol Manual
Change versionAI overview
Choosing between the Jaecoo 7 and the Kia Sportage means weighing up two very different approaches to the family SUV. The Jaecoo 7 stands out for its attention-grabbing looks and generous equipment levels for the money, but it is let down by firm suspension and below-par practicality. The Kia Sportage takes a more sensible route as a practical and well-equipped family car with roomy back seats and a big boot, though it can feel a bit jiggly over bumps in town and rather bland to drive.
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Choose it for
- Its smart, well-made interior, attention-grabbing looks, and generous equipment levels for the money.
Worth knowing
- Comfort is a weak point, with suspension that thuds over potholes and broken surfaces around town.
Choose it for
- A practical family car experience with roomy back seats and an above-average boot.
Worth knowing
- It can feel a bit jiggly over bumps around town and is pretty bland to drive.
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Standard kit
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Android auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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Android auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres - 4 suitcases | Boot space, seats up 591 litres - 4 suitcases Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,265 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,780 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,500 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,680 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,540 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,645 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,500 kg | Towing capacity 1,650 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £455 Best | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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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.
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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.
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| Battery size 1.83 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5T SHS-H Auto | Engine name 1.6T GDi |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 224 BHP | Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 1.83 kWh | Battery size — |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres | Boot (seats up) 591 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,265 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,780 litres Best |
| Length 4,500 mm | Length 4,540 mm |
| Width 1,865 mm | Width 1,865 mm |
| Height 1,680 mm | Height 1,645 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.67 m | Wheelbase 2.68 m |
| Turning circle — | Turning circle 11.0 m |
Full features list
*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.