Jaecoo J5 vs Skoda Yeti
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 23 Sep 2026, price 2 Sep 2026
Jaecoo J5
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$35,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 155kW
- Energy use
- 16.5 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 384L
Jaecoo Australia offer: $36,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 30 Nov 2026
Maker's terms: while stocks last.
Offer from Jaecoo Australia, checked 11 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
Skoda Yeti: we're still completing kerb weight, ground clearance and turning circle.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$35,990RRP
- with the Skoda Yeti's standard kit: $35,990 (nothing to add)
$23,490RRP
- with the Jaecoo J5's standard kit: $26,090 (17 with no data, not charged)
2 added options
- Automatic Headlights: $2,600 for the Tech Pack
- Digital Radio (DAB+): in the Tech Pack, already counted
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Jaecoo J5 EV Summit
$35,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 2 Sept 2026
$36,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Jaecoo Australia
About $148 a week in repayments ($36,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Skoda Yeti 77TSI Active (Manual)
$23,490
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia
No published drive-away price on our record.
The Skoda Yeti starts $12,500 lower on RRP.
The Jaecoo J5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Skoda Yeti does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
Matching the Jaecoo J5's standard equipment adds 2 factory options ($2,600) to the Skoda Yeti, taking it to $26,090, still $9,900 under the Jaecoo J5.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Jaecoo J5.
Finance
≈$148/wk(≈$641/mo)
Estimate on the Jaecoo J5 at $36,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jaecoo J5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Jaecoo J5. We hold no ANCAP data for the Skoda Yeti. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Jaecoo J5 and 0 on the Skoda Yeti.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Jaecoo J5
None open on our record
Skoda Yeti
- REC-001196 · published 15 Oct 2019Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmissions pressure accumulator can occur.Year range on the notice: 2008 - 2015
- REC-003799 · published 17 Jul 2017The gas generator of some front seat belt tensioners may have been incorrectly crimped onto the actuator pipe of the belt tensioner.Year range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
- REC-003689 · published 5 Apr 2016Due to a manufacturing fault the side airbags may deploy abnormally during an accident.Year range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
- 1 more on the model page.
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.
How long to charge
58.9kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems.
The Jaecoo J5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Yeti. 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 Skoda Yeti offers fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Jaecoo J5 and 1-zone in the Skoda Yeti.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Yeti responds with a 4 cylinder inline turbocharged engine with high pressure direct injection making 77kW and 175Nm, paired to a 6-speed manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.4 seconds.
The Jaecoo J5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 77kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Jaecoo J5 is 0.9s 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, 157mm longer than the Skoda Yeti at 4,223mm (2,578mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 321L in the Skoda Yeti, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 63L 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.
The Jaecoo J5 turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Skoda Yeti'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 fuel for the Skoda Yeti about $1,710 a year (6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (Jaecoo J5) and 3 years / Unlimited (Skoda Yeti). Capped-price servicing: 8 years (Jaecoo J5), no data (Skoda Yeti).
Where each one leads
The Jaecoo J5: more power (155kW against 77kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (384L against 321L), the longer warranty (8 years against 3) and the higher braked towing limit (1,250kg against 1,200kg).
The Skoda Yeti: the lower starting price ($23,490 against $35,990).
The Verdict
Level: here's what splits them
The Jaecoo J5 (72) and Skoda Yeti (62) are too close to call on the figures we hold. What splits them: value (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 14 points), performance (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 14 points), reliability (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 384L in the Jaecoo J5, 321L in the Skoda Yeti. Warranty: 8 years on the Jaecoo J5, 3 on the Skoda Yeti.
Ways to buy
For the Jaecoo J5.
Finance
≈$148/wk(≈$641/mo)
Estimate on the Jaecoo J5 at $36,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jaecoo J5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Jaecoo J5 and Skoda Yeti?
The Skoda Yeti is the cheapest at $23,490 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Jaecoo J5 by $12,500.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Jaecoo J5, and we hold no ANCAP data for Skoda Yeti, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Jaecoo J5 has the largest boot at 384L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Jaecoo J5 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,250kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Jaecoo J5 has the longest warranty at 8 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Jaecoo J5 makes the most power at 155kW. The Jaecoo J5 is quickest to 100km/h in 10.5s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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