Jaecoo J5 vs Mazda CX-3

The Jaecoo J5 starts from $35,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-3 opens at $27,800. That makes the Mazda CX-3 the more affordable entry point by $8,190.

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 $39,589 and $30,580 respectively.

The Jaecoo J5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mazda CX-3 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Jaecoo J5 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-3 gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J5 stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-3. The Mazda CX-3 counters with head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jaecoo J5 gets synthetic leather (pet-friendly) upholstery while the Mazda CX-3 offers black cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Jaecoo J5 and 1-zone in the Mazda CX-3.

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 Mazda CX-3 responds with a 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC S-VT petrol (Skyactiv-G) with i-stop making 110kW and 195Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic (skyactiv-drive) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The Jaecoo J5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Jaecoo J5 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 105mm longer than the Mazda CX-3 at 4,275mm (2,570mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 264L in the Mazda CX-3, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 120L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J5 leads with a 1,250kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 50kg 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 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-3). The Jaecoo J5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 8yr (Jaecoo J5)—.