Jaecoo J5 vs BYD Atto 3

The Jaecoo J5 starts from $36,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Atto 3 opens at $39,990. That makes the Jaecoo J5 the more affordable entry point by $3,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $40,689 and $43,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Jaecoo J5 and BYD Atto 3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Jaecoo J5 and 7 in the BYD Atto 3. The Jaecoo J5 adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Atto 3 misses.

The Jaecoo J5 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Atto 3 gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BYD Atto 3. The BYD Atto 3 counters with Apple CarPlay and Dirac audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Jaecoo J5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Jaecoo J5) vs 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3), giving WLTP ranges of 402km and 345km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Jaecoo J5) vs 80kW (BYD Atto 3).

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 75mm shorter than the BYD Atto 3 at 4,455mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Jaecoo J5 and 440L in the BYD Atto 3, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 40L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Atto 3 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J5) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3). The Jaecoo J5 has longer coverage.