Jaecoo J5 vs Volvo EX30

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 Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. 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 Volvo EX30. The Volvo EX30 counters with head-up display and Harman Kardon audio. 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 Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Jaecoo J5 and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.

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 Volvo EX30 responds with a Electric making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 155kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX30 is 5.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Jaecoo J5) vs 69kWh (Volvo EX30), giving WLTP ranges of 402km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Jaecoo J5) vs 153kW (Volvo EX30).

Space & Comfort

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 147mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX30 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 66L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX30 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,250kg. That 350kg 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 0.2 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.0 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 Volvo EX30 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $5 a year less for the Jaecoo J5.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (Jaecoo J5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30). Capped-price servicing: 8 years (Jaecoo J5), no data (Volvo EX30).

Where each one leads

The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $49,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (384L against 318L), the longer warranty (8 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($792 a year against $797).

The Volvo EX30: more power (200kW against 155kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 1,250kg).

The Verdict

Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 72

The Volvo EX30 scores 76 to the Jaecoo J5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 11 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo EX30 ahead by 25 points), safety (Volvo EX30 ahead by 23 points), value (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jaecoo J5 costs about $5 less (16.5 kWh/100km against 16.6 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 384L in the Jaecoo J5, 318L in the Volvo EX30. Warranty: 8 years on the Jaecoo J5, 5 on the Volvo EX30.

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