Jaecoo J5 vs Skoda Superb

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 Skoda Superb gets a 9.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J5 stands out with ventilated seats — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Superb. 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 Skoda Superb responds with a Petrol making 195kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Skoda Superb has the clear power advantage at 195kW vs 155kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Superb is 4.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 532mm shorter than the Skoda Superb at 4,912mm (2,841mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Superb generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 205L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,250kg. That 950kg 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 0.3 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.1 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 fuel for the Skoda Superb about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (Jaecoo J5) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Superb). Capped-price servicing: 8 years (Jaecoo J5), 6 years (Skoda Superb).

Where each one leads

The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $67,990) and the longer warranty (8 years against 7).

The Skoda Superb: more power (195kW against 155kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (589L against 384L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 1,250kg).

The Verdict

Skoda Superb scores higher, 76 vs 72

The Skoda Superb scores 76 to the Jaecoo J5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Skoda Superb ahead by 30 points), safety (Skoda Superb ahead by 27 points), value (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 16 points). Boot space with the seats up: 384L in the Jaecoo J5, 589L in the Skoda Superb. Warranty: 8 years on the Jaecoo J5, 7 on the Skoda Superb.

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