Compare the BYD Sealion 5 vs Jaecoo 7
AI generated from our expert reviews
The BYD Sealion 5 is longer than the Jaecoo 7 and gives you more space when the back seats are folded, though the Jaecoo 7 provides a larger boot with all seats in place. Out on the road, both models struggle over rougher surfaces; each is uncomfortable over bumps and potholes, sending vibrations or crashes through into the cabin. When you reach a winding road, neither car provides much feedback about what the front wheels are doing. You will also find that both have oversensitive driver distraction alerts that trigger when you glance away from the road, alongside intrusive lane-keeping aids. At higher speeds, however, the two differ. While road and wind noise are not very loud in the Sealion 5 on the motorway, road noise builds up noticeably as you go faster in the Jaecoo 7.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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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 Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 463 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,410 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,265 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,738 mm x 1,860 mm x ?? mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,500 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,680 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,500 kg |
| First year tax rate £115 Best | First year tax rate £455 |
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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 size 13 kWh Best | Battery size 1.83 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 1.5T SHS-H Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 212 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 224 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 13 kWh Best | Battery size 1.83 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 463 litres | Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,410 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,265 litres |
| Length 4,738 mm | Length 4,500 mm |
| Width 1,860 mm | Width 1,865 mm |
| Height — | Height 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.71 m | Wheelbase 2.67 m |
| Turning circle 6.0 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.