A more powerful version of Haval's popular Jolion, the 'S', which offers more performance thanks to a new engine. How does the sportier newcomer fare versus key rivals regarding running costs, though?
As the crossover continues to slowly replace the humble hatchback as the vehicle body style choice of the masses, these high-riding products become more numerous, and therefore, the segment in which they compete becomes more competitive. One of the more popular crossovers launched in recent times is Haval Jolion, and if you’re looking to buy one but need to sell your current vehicle first, AutoTrader can get you an Instant Offer!
The sportier version of the Haval Jolion, badged the S, is sure to provide a better driving experience, but how do its running costs compare with the Omoda C5 and Renault Captur?
The figures
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Haval Jolion 1.5T S Super Luxury |
Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Tech |
Renault Captur 1.3 Turbo Zen |
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Engine size |
4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol |
4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol |
4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol |
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Power/Torque |
130 kW/270 Nm |
115 kW/230 Nm |
113 kW/270 Nm |
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Gearbox |
7-speed dual-clutch auto |
CVT |
7-speed dual-clutch auto |
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Seats |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Airbags |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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Driven wheels |
Front |
Front |
Front |
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Load Capacity |
337-litres |
378-litres |
404-litres |
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Fuel capacity |
57-litres |
51-litres |
48-litres |
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Claimed consumption |
7.5 L/100 km |
6.9 L/100 km |
6.6 L/100 km |
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CO2 emissions |
173 g/km |
169 g/km |
149 g/km |
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Service plan |
5-year/ 60 000km |
5-year /70 000km |
3-year/45 000km |
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Price |
R479 950 |
R447 900 |
R454 999 |
Comparing the trio
Purchase price
The models we have chosen for this comparison are competitors from a pricing and body-style perspective. Monthly instalments are calculated throughout 72 months with a 10% deposit and no balloon or residual. The interest rate is set at 12%.
Haval Jolion S Super Luxury
With the instalment parameters in place, the Jolion S will work out at R8 445 per month over 72 months.
Omoda C5 Tech
With the instalment parameters in place, the C5 will work out at R 7 881 per month over 72 months.
Renault Captur Zen
With the instalment parameters in place, the Captur will work out at R8 006 per month over 72 months.
Fuel consumption
On paper, the Captur has the lowest claimed fuel consumption followed closely by the C5 and the Jolion. The real-world figures produced by the trio, from our experience, have the order very much the same, with the Renault claiming the honours by a noticeable margin.
Service plans
All three contenders come with a service plan as standard with both the Hvala and Chery coming with 5-year plans, however, the Omoda’s is valid for 70 000km while the Haval’s is 60 000km. The Captur lags in this department with a 3-year/45 000km plan.
Verdict
Having looked at the data, in the first five years of ownership, we would be confident that the Renault Captur, with its mid-tier pricing and impressive efficiency, would be cheaper to run than both the Haval and the Omoda.
Keyword: Haval Jolion S vs Omoda C5 vs Renault Captur: Which one has the lowest running costs?