Jaecoo J5 vs Toyota Camry

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 Camry gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J5 stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Camry. 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 Camry offers cloth.

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 Camry responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Dual VVT-i Hybrid making 170kW and 221Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.

The Toyota Camry has the clear power advantage at 170kW vs 155kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Camry is 2.4s 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, 540mm shorter than the Toyota Camry at 4,920mm (2,825mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Camry generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 524L in the Toyota Camry, giving the Toyota Camry a 140L 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.

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 fuel for the Toyota Camry about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

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

Where each one leads

The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $39,990), the longer warranty (8 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (1,250kg against 1,200kg).

The Toyota Camry: more power (170kW against 155kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (524L against 384L).

The Verdict

Toyota Camry scores higher, 82 vs 72

The Toyota Camry scores 82 to the Jaecoo J5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota Camry ahead by 27 points), performance (Toyota Camry ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 384L in the Jaecoo J5, 524L in the Toyota Camry. Warranty: 8 years on the Jaecoo J5, 5 on the Toyota Camry.

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