Chery Tiggo 8 vs Jaecoo E5

A posh seven-seat cabin, and hybrid value supreme
2026
Car of the Year Award
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
10/10
Simply styled and roomy, with a sensible price tag
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10

AI overview

Choosing between the Chery Tiggo 8 and the Jaecoo E5 comes down to whether you need a larger, petrol-powered family machine or a straightforward electric crossover. The Tiggo 8 offers a plush, premium interior and plenty of space across its seven seats, though it is not particularly comfortable around town and has a tiny boot when all seats are in use. On the other hand, the Jaecoo E5 keeps things simple with a practical five-seat layout, responsive infotainment and useful range for daily driving, but its slow DC charging speed makes it a poor choice for long road trips. Both models deliver impressive value for money, yet they cater to very different powertrain preferences and family needs.

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Choose it for

  • Its plush interior, plentiful standard kit, and the versatility of seven seats for a family.

Worth knowing

  • The entry-level petrol engine is noisy and slow, and the boot is tiny when all seven seats are up.

Choose it for

  • Loads of space and storage up front, plus responsive infotainment in an electric package.

Worth knowing

  • Slow DC charging makes long road trips much less convenient.

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Standard kit

  • Android auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • 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 7 Best Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 117 litres - 1 suitcase Boot space, seats up
Boot space, seats down 494 litres Boot space, seats down
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,725 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,705 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,380 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,650 mm
First year tax rate £2,270 First year tax rate £10 Best
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).
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).
3.7 miles / kWh
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.
36.2 mpg
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.
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
248 miles
Battery size Battery size 60.9 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 32 · high Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 34 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.6T DCT Engine name 155kW 61kWh Auto
Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 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 9.8 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best
Battery size Battery size 60.9 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
248 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 7 Best Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 117 litres Boot (seats up)
Boot (seats down) 494 litres Boot (seats down)
Length 4,725 mm Length 4,380 mm
Width 1,860 mm Width 1,860 mm
Height 1,705 mm Height 1,650 mm
Wheelbase 2.71 m Wheelbase 2.62 m
Turning circle 11.2 m Turning circle

Full features list

  • Metallic paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Special pearlescent paint
  • Synthetic leather - Black
  • Automatic door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start)
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic high beam
  • Body colour door handles
  • Dual rear fog and reversing light
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding side mirrors
  • Electrically height adjustable headlights
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Heated rear windshield
  • Hidden front wiper - adaptive speed control
  • High level brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • One touch window function for all doors
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Silent glass - front windscreen
  • 12V socket outlet 3rd row
  • 1st row dome reading light
  • 2nd row AC vents
  • 2nd row dome reading light
  • 3rd row AC vents
  • 3rd row dome reading light
  • 4 way manual adjustable steering column
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way power adjustable driver seat
  • 60/40 split folding rear seats with flat folding
  • 7 seats with integrated head support
  • Driver/passenger sunvisor with auto illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Dual zone air conditionor with auto climate control
  • Front and rear headrests
  • Front centre armrest with storage cover auto illuminate
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Brake assist and priority system (BAS) (BOS)
  • Child proof door locks
  • Dual front airbags
  • EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Electric limited seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Front ventilated disc brakes
  • HAC - Hill start assist control
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • PAB manual switch off
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Uphill and downhill assist
  • 10.25" LCD instrument cluster
  • 15.6" LCD central console infotainment display
  • 540 degree panoramic view camera
  • Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
  • Blind spot detection
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
  • Driver monitor system (DMS)
  • E-call safety system
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Intelligent elude system
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning (LDW)
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • On device voice assistant
  • RCTA - Rear cross traffic alert
  • Remote HVAC start
  • Remote engine start
  • Speed limit reminder
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Wireless apple car play/android Auto
  • Wireless charging pad (50W max)
  • Multi-link rear suspension
  • 19" Alloy wheels
  • Puncture repair kit
  • 1st Row USB type-A and USB type-C
  • 2nd row USB-Ax1,USB-Cx1
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Sony 8 speaker sound system
  • Dark colour interior
  • Cloth - Black
  • Special metallic paint
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • 4 x isofix
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • BAS (Brake Assist System)
  • Child locks
  • Curtain Airbag
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Electronic brake force distribution
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Passenger airbag manual switch off
  • Power limited seatbelts with pre-tensioners, height adjustable with CLT
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Automatic door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start)
  • Auto high beam
  • Automatic headlights
  • Body colour door handles
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Electrically height adjustable headlights
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Halogen headlights
  • Heated front washer nozzles
  • Heated rear window
  • Hidden front wiper - auto speed adjusting
  • High level LED brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual dimming rear view mirror
  • Metallic paint
  • One touch window function for all doors
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Remote opening windows (With key and App)
  • Silent glass - windscreen and front side windows
  • Single rear fog light
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual adjustable steering column
  • 6 Way manually adjustable driver and passenger seat
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning
  • Folding Flat second row seats
  • Front armrest with interal storage and upper storage tray
  • Front headrests
  • Front reading light
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Multi function steering wheel
  • Non load capacity roof rack
  • Rear headrests
  • Rear reading lights
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • Vehicle to load system in boot
  • 13.2" central LCD display
  • 3 driving modes Normal, Eco, Sport
  • 540 degree panoramic view camera
  • 8.8 LCD instrument cluster
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth handsfree system
  • Connected satelite navigation
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • Driver monitoring system
  • E-call safety system
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Intelligent elude system
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • Over the air (OTA) functionality
  • Rear crossing traffic braking
  • Rear crossing traffic warning
  • Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
  • Remote wake up and HVAC function (with key and App)
  • Speed limit reminder
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Voice control system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Independent rear suspension
  • 18" Alloy wheels
  • Puncture repair kit
  • 1 X rear USB (Type A)
  • 2 x Front USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Dark colour interior

From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*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.