Compare the Jaecoo 7 vs Toyota Yaris Cross

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
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8/10
Simply built and sturdy, with class-leading mpg
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

The Jaecoo 7 is longer and more powerful than the Toyota Yaris Cross, and it has a bigger boot as well as more room with the back seats folded down. Up front, you will find plenty of space to get comfortable in both cars. In the back, the Jaecoo 7 provides plenty of headroom thanks to its boxy shape and tall roofline, whereas headroom in the Yaris Cross is at a premium for taller adults. On winding country roads, the Jaecoo 7's light steering gives little idea of what the front wheels are doing or how much grip they have, while the Yaris Cross does not lean too much and its steering has a nice feel.

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Pure 1.5T SHS-H Auto Hybrid Automatic

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ICON 1.5 Hybrid CVT Hybrid Automatic

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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.
  • 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.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Hybrid Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 350 litres (2 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,265 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,097 litres
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) 4,197 mm x 1,765 mm x 1,595 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Towing capacity —
First year tax rate £455 First year tax rate £365 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.
51.4 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.
65.7 mpg Best
Battery size 1.83 kWh Best Battery size 1.5 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 29 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 14 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5T SHS-H Auto Engine name 1.5 Hybrid CVT
Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 224 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 130 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Hybrid Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 10.7 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 1.83 kWh Best Battery size 1.5 kWh

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best Boot (seats up) 350 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,265 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,097 litres
Length 4,500 mm Length 4,197 mm
Width 1,865 mm Width 1,765 mm
Height 1,680 mm Height 1,595 mm
Wheelbase 2.67 m Wheelbase 2.56 m
Turning circle — Turning circle 10.6 m

Full features list

  • 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
  • Fabric - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Premium paint
  • Side steps
  • Immobiliser
  • Intrusion alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power passenger window lock
  • Remote door lock
  • Anti-jam protection on power windows
  • Auto high beam [AHB] with on/off switch
  • Auto intermittent windscreen wipers
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights
  • Automatic headlights cut-off
  • Automatically retractable door mirrors
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear electric windows with auto up/down function
  • Headlight cut off reminder
  • Indicators integrated on door mirrors
  • Intermittent rear wiper
  • LED High mounted stop light
  • LED front fog lights
  • LED front light guide
  • LED projector headlights
  • LED turning signal with DRL integration
  • Manual headlight levelling
  • Pre wiring for towing hook
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window defogger with timer
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Solid paint
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 2x Rear coat hooks
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke leather steering wheel
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Adjustable speed limiter switch on steering wheel
  • Audio switches on steering wheel
  • Auto air conditioning
  • Boot light
  • Central armrest
  • Covered front console box
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Front cup holders
  • Front head restraints
  • Front personal lights
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Gloss black insert on steering wheel
  • Gloss black surround on gear shift console
  • Grey roof lining
  • Height adjustable driver's seat
  • Height adjustable front passenger seat
  • ISOFIX child restraint system
  • LED centre room light
  • Lane departure alert switch on steering control
  • Manual telescopic and tilting steering wheel
  • Manually sliding front seats
  • Mirror on driver and passenger sun visor
  • Painted front door insert
  • Piano black insert on front interior door handles
  • Pollen air filter
  • Rear head restraints
  • Silver deco line on front door trim
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Slow opening on glovebox
  • Soft tonneau cover
  • Storage box under boot floor
  • Voice recognition switch on steering wheel
  • Yaris cross floor mats
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Anti-lock Brake System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist
  • Driver and passenger front airbags
  • Driver and passenger side airbags
  • Driver central airbags
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Emergency brake light system (EBS)
  • Front seat belt reminder
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Occupant detection, passenger and rear seat sensor
  • Passenger airbag on/off switch
  • Pre-collision system with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rear passenger side airbags
  • Rear seat belt reminder
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure warning system
  • 6 speakers
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front USB Type-C connector
  • Front USB-C device charger
  • 7" Digital Combimeter
  • 9" Toyota touch 3 multimedia system with Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Acceleration suppression at low speed on pre-collision system
  • Adaptive cruise control, multi info switches on steering wheel
  • Adjustable speed limiter
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Drive mode selector
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Driver monitoring camera
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency driving stop system
  • Full range intelligent adaptive cruise control
  • Intersection turn assist
  • Key reminder warning
  • Lane trace assist
  • Pre-collision system enhanced with emergency steering assist
  • Reversing camera
  • Road sign assist - (RSA)
  • Speed limiter switch on steering wheel
  • Static guide lines on reversing camera
  • Telephone switch on steering wheel
  • Wireless Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay
  • eCall emergency system
  • 16" 10 spoke silver alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Steering assisted vehicle stability control
  • Platinum deco line on upper dashboard

'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.