Jaecoo J5 vs Nissan ARIYA

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 Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-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 Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA 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 Nissan ARIYA offers nappa 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 Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 155kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan ARIYA is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Jaecoo J5) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 402km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Jaecoo J5) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 215mm shorter than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 82L 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 Jaecoo J5's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

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 Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $96 a year less for the Jaecoo J5.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (Jaecoo J5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: 8 years (Jaecoo J5), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $55,840), the longer warranty (8 years against 5), the higher braked towing limit (1,250kg against 750kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($792 a year against $888).

The Nissan ARIYA: more power (160kW against 155kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 384L).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 72

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Jaecoo J5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 25 points), energy efficiency (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 14 points), value (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jaecoo J5 costs about $96 less (16.5 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 384L in the Jaecoo J5, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA. Warranty: 8 years on the Jaecoo J5, 5 on the Nissan ARIYA.

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