Haval Jolion S vs Omoda C5 vs Renault Captur: Which one has the lowest running costs?

As the crossover slowly replaces 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 recently 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, will provide a better driving experience, but how do its running costs compare with the Omoda C5 and Renault Captur?

The figures

	Haval Jolion 1.5T S Super Luxury	Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Tech	Renault Captur 1.3 Turbo Zen
Engine size	4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol	4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol	4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol
Power/Torque	130 kW/270 Nm	115 kW/230 Nm	113 kW/270 Nm
Gearbox	7-speed dual-clutch auto	CVT	7-speed dual-clutch auto
Seats	5	5	5
Airbags	6	6	6
Driven wheels	Front	Front	Front
Load Capacity	337-litres	378-litres	404-litres
Fuel capacity	57-litres	51-litres	48-litres
Claimed consumption	7.5 L/100 km	6.9 L/100 km	6.6 L/100 km
CO2 emissions	173 g/km	169 g/km	149 g/km
Service plan	5-year/ 60 000km	5-year /70 000km	3-year/45 000km
Price	R489 550	R447 900	R479 999

 

Related: Haval Jolion S (2023) Quick Review

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, the Jolion S will work out at R9 020 monthly over 72 months.

Omoda C5 Tech

With the instalment parameters, the C5 will work out at R 7 881 monthly over 72 months.

Renault Captur Zen

With the instalment parameters, the Captur will work out at R8 446 monthly 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 Haval 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 the Haval and the Omoda.