Jaecoo J5 vs MG MGS5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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 Jaecoo J5 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the MG MGS5 gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J5 stands out with ventilated seats and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

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 MG MGS5 responds with a Electric Motor making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Jaecoo J5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG MGS5 is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Jaecoo J5) vs 49kWh (MG MGS5). DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Jaecoo J5) vs 120kW (MG MGS5).

Space & Comfort

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 96mm shorter than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MGS5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the MG MGS5 a 69L advantage.

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

The Jaecoo J5 turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MGS5's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jaecoo J5 costs about $792 a year (16.5 kWh/100km) and electricity for the MG MGS5 about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $19 a year less for the Jaecoo J5.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (Jaecoo J5) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5). Capped-price servicing: 8 years (Jaecoo J5), no data (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The Jaecoo J5: more power (155kW against 125kW), the higher braked towing limit (1,250kg against 750kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($792 a year against $811).

The MG MGS5: the bigger boot with the seats up (453L against 384L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 8).

The Verdict

Level at 72: here's what splits them

The Jaecoo J5 and MG MGS5 are level on the CarSorted Score at 72 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: safety (MG MGS5 ahead by 19 points), value (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 18 points), performance (MG MGS5 ahead by 4 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jaecoo J5 costs about $19 less (16.5 kWh/100km against 16.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 384L in the Jaecoo J5, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 8 years on the Jaecoo J5, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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