Compare the BMW X1 vs Jaecoo E5
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the BMW X1 and the Jaecoo E5 lack physical climate controls, leaving you to use a touchscreen which can be fiddly or annoying on the move. Step inside either car and you will also find scratchier plastics lower down in the cabin. When you head onto twisty roads, their characters diverge. The X1 does not lean too much in corners, and its direct steering lets you place it easily, even if you get little-to-no feel for grip from the front wheels. In contrast, the E5 leans a lot in corners, and as soon as you pick up the pace, its vague steering makes it tricky to place accurately and confidently in your lane.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up — |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,380 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,650 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg | Towing capacity — |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 60.9 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto | Engine name 155kW 61kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size Electric • 207 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 60.9 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres | Boot (seats up) — |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,380 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,860 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.62 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle — |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.