Jaecoo J5 vs Suzuki Ignis

The Jaecoo J5 starts from $35,990 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Ignis opens at $22,490. That makes the Suzuki Ignis the more affordable entry point by $13,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $36,990 for the Jaecoo J5 and $25,135 for the Suzuki Ignis.

The Jaecoo J5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Suzuki Ignis, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Jaecoo J5 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Ignis gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Suzuki Ignis. The Suzuki Ignis counters with Apple CarPlay. 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 Suzuki Ignis offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Jaecoo J5 and 1-zone in the Suzuki Ignis.

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 Suzuki Ignis responds with a Petrol making 66kW and 120Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.8 seconds.

The Jaecoo J5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 66kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J5 is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 680mm longer than the Suzuki Ignis at 3,700mm (2,435mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 271L in the Suzuki Ignis, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 113L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J5) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Ignis). The Jaecoo J5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 8yr (Jaecoo J5)—.