Compare the BYD Seal U vs Jaecoo E5
Boost 1.5 DM-i Auto Hybrid Automatic
Change versionPure 155kW 61kWh Auto Electric Automatic
Change versionAI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between the BYD Seal U and the Jaecoo E5 comes down to how you prefer to power your journeys and what sort of compromises you are willing to live with. The BYD Seal U relies on a plug-in hybrid setup that delivers brilliant efficiency and flexible range, wrapped in a spacious cabin with plenty of standard equipment. However, it rides rather uncomfortably around town and handles country roads with excessive body lean. On the other hand, the Jaecoo E5 goes fully electric with a practical boot and loads of front storage, yet it suffers from slow DC charging and similarly uninspiring driving dynamics on twisty tarmac. Both models keep things affordable and straightforward, meaning your final decision rests entirely on whether you want a petrol-electric hybrid or a pure battery setup.
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Choose it for
- Its exceptionally smooth hybrid engine, brilliant fuel efficiency, and generous standard equipment list including ventilated front seats and a panoramic sunroof.
Worth knowing
- The ride can feel lumpy and unsettled across broken town surfaces and speed bumps.
Choose it for
- Its fully electric powertrain offering decent driving range, a roomy and well-put-together interior, and a very practical boot with useful storage.
Worth knowing
- The maximum DC charging speed is quite slow by modern standards.
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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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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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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.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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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 Hybrid | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up — |
| Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,775 mm x 1,890 mm x 1,670 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,380 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,650 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity — |
| First year tax rate £115 | 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 18.3 kWh | 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 1.5 DM-i Auto | Engine name 155kW 61kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP | Engine size Electric • 207 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 18.3 kWh | 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) 425 litres | Boot (seats up) — |
| Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,775 mm | Length 4,380 mm |
| Width 1,890 mm | Width 1,860 mm |
| Height 1,670 mm | Height 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.62 m |
| Turning circle 5.5 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.