Jaecoo J5 vs Toyota bZ4X

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 Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-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 Toyota bZ4X. 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 Toyota bZ4X offers synthetic 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 Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 155kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota bZ4X is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Jaecoo J5) vs 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X), giving WLTP ranges of 402km and 591km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Jaecoo J5) vs 150kW (Toyota bZ4X).

Space & Comfort

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 310mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Toyota bZ4X a 68L 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 0.4 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.2 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 Toyota bZ4X about $662 a year (13.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $130 a year less for the Toyota bZ4X.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (Jaecoo J5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota bZ4X). Capped-price servicing: 8 years (Jaecoo J5), no data (Toyota bZ4X).

Where each one leads

The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $55,990), the longer warranty (8 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (1,250kg against 750kg).

The Toyota bZ4X: more power (167kW against 155kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (452L against 384L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($662 a year against $792).

The Verdict

Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 72

The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the Jaecoo J5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 11 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 27 points), energy efficiency (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 18 points), performance (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Toyota bZ4X costs about $130 less (13.8 kWh/100km against 16.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 384L in the Jaecoo J5, 452L in the Toyota bZ4X. Warranty: 8 years on the Jaecoo J5, 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.

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