Jaecoo J5 vs MG S6 EV

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 S6 EV gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG S6 EV counters with head-up display and V2L. 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 MG S6 EV offers vegan leather.

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 S6 EV responds with a Electric Motor making 180kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The MG S6 EV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 155kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG S6 EV 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 77kWh (MG S6 EV), giving WLTP ranges of 402km and 530km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Jaecoo J5) vs 144kW (MG S6 EV).

Space & Comfort

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 328mm shorter than the MG S6 EV at 4,708mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG S6 EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 581L in the MG S6 EV, giving the MG S6 EV a 197L advantage.

For towing, the MG S6 EV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,250kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Jaecoo J5 turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG S6 EV'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 S6 EV about $696 a year (14.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $96 a year less for the MG S6 EV.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (Jaecoo J5) and 10 years / 250k km (MG S6 EV). Capped-price servicing: 8 years (Jaecoo J5), no data (MG S6 EV).

Where each one leads

The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $49,990).

The MG S6 EV: more power (180kW against 155kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (581L against 384L), the longer warranty (10 years against 8), the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 1,250kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($696 a year against $792).

The Verdict

MG S6 EV scores higher, 81 vs 72

The MG S6 EV scores 81 to the Jaecoo J5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 10 of the 12 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (MG S6 EV ahead by 25 points), performance (MG S6 EV ahead by 18 points), energy efficiency (MG S6 EV ahead by 13 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG S6 EV costs about $96 less (14.5 kWh/100km against 16.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 384L in the Jaecoo J5, 581L in the MG S6 EV. Warranty: 8 years on the Jaecoo J5, 10 on the MG S6 EV.

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