Audi A1 vs Jaecoo J5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi A1 a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Jaecoo J5. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi A1 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Jaecoo J5 gets a 13.2-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi A1 stands out with head-up display and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Jaecoo J5. The Jaecoo J5 counters with wireless charging and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi A1 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Jaecoo J5 offers synthetic leather (pet-friendly).

Drivetrain

The Audi A1 uses a Petrol producing 152kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J5 responds with a Electric making 155kW and 288Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 152kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi A1 is 4.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi A1 measures 4,029mm long on a 2,563mm wheelbase, 351mm shorter than the Jaecoo J5 at 4,380mm (2,620mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 335L in the Audi A1 and 384L in the Jaecoo J5, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 49L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J5 leads with a 1,250kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi A1's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 10.6 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi A1 costs about $1,682 a year (5.9 L/100km) and electricity for the Jaecoo J5 about $792 a year (16.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi A1) and 8 years / Unlimited (Jaecoo J5). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi A1), 8 years (Jaecoo J5).

Where each one leads

The Audi A1: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Jaecoo J5.

The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $51,500), more power (155kW against 152kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (384L against 335L), the longer warranty (8 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (1,250kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Jaecoo J5 scores higher, 72 vs 70

The Jaecoo J5 scores 72 to the Audi A1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi A1 ahead by 21 points), practicality (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 10 points), value (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 335L in the Audi A1, 384L in the Jaecoo J5. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi A1, 8 on the Jaecoo J5.

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