Compare the Jaecoo E5 vs Cupra Born

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
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8/10
Stylish electric hatchback, and very good to drive
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

When weighing up these two models, the Cupra Born is more efficient than the Jaecoo E5. On twisty roads, the Born does not lean too much in the bends, whereas the E5 leans a lot in corners. If you need to push large items in, folding the rear seats in the E5 creates a flat floor, while folding the rear seats flat in the Born leaves a step. Inside, both cars require you to operate climate controls through the screen, which is annoying in the E5 and a pain to do on the move in the Born. Neither car offers an especially roomy glovebox, either, with the E5's not being particularly big and the Born's being disappointingly small.

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Pure 155kW 61kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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V1 140kW 58kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • 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.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type Hatchbacks
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up — Boot space, seats up 385 litres (3 suitcases)
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,380 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,650 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,336 mm x 1,809 mm x 1,543 mm
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
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
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).
4.3 miles / kWh Best
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 range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
300 miles Best
Battery size 60.9 kWh Best Battery size 58 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Rear 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 34 · high
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 25 · average Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 155kW 61kWh Auto Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 207 BHP Engine size Electric • 190 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type Hatchbacks
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 60.9 kWh Best Battery size 58 kWh
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 range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
300 miles Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) — Boot (seats up) 385 litres
Length 4,380 mm Length 4,336 mm
Width 1,860 mm Width 1,809 mm
Height 1,650 mm Height 1,543 mm
Wheelbase 2.62 m Wheelbase 2.77 m
Turning circle — Turning circle 10.2 m

Full features list

  • 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
  • Black with Blue
  • 19" Storm machined alloy wheels in Glossy Black with details in Copper
  • 19" Storm machined alloy wheels in Glossy Black with details in Copper including all season tyres
  • 19" Storm machined alloy wheels in Sport Black with all season tyres
  • Bike rack towing hook
  • Heat pump
  • Metallic paint
  • Second physical key
  • Skyline fixed panoramic sunroof
  • Special metallic paint
  • 10.25" digital cockpit with 12.9" central display infotainment system
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Attention and drowsiness assist with driver monitoring
  • Bluetooth
  • Car 2X function
  • Driving profile selection - Range, Comfort, Performance, CUPRA Individual
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Dynamic steering
  • Emergency steering support with turn assist
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking
  • Front/rear park distance control
  • Lane assist
  • Lane change system with exit warning system
  • Navigation system one infotainment
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear traffic alert
  • Rear view camera
  • Right hand drive vehicle
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Voice assistant
  • Wireless charger
  • Wireless full link smartphone integration with mirroring technology
  • e-call service
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Aluminium pedals
  • CUPRA emblem on steering wheel
  • Dual zone climatronic air conditioning
  • Electric auxiliary air heater
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated, leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel
  • ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
  • Integrated front head restraints
  • Manual height adjustable front seats
  • Multi-colour ambient interior lighting
  • Rear headrests
  • SEAQUAL Yarn cloth upholstery
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sunvisors with illuminated mirror
  • Unsplit rear seat bench, split folding backrest, without centre armrest
  • Acoustic windshield
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Dark tinted rear windows
  • Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
  • Full LED headlights with adverse weather function
  • Grey exterior mirrors
  • Heat insulated glass
  • Illuminated door handles
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear combination lamp with ceremony function and integrated Cupra Logo
  • Light assist
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Solid paint
  • Windshield wiper with light/rain sensor
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
  • Anti theft wheel bolts
  • Digital key
  • Electronic immobiliser
  • KESSY Advanced - Keyless start, keyless entry
  • Keyless go central locking system
  • Manual child locks
  • Physical key card for digital key
  • Preparation for alcohol interlock
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation, side airbag in front with curtain airbag and front interaction airbag
  • Extended safety system with proactive passenger protection system
  • Pre crash system
  • Regenerative braking with One pedal drive
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder
  • 2x USB sockets in front
  • 2x USB sockets in rear, charge only
  • 7 infotainment speakers
  • CUPRA eSound
  • DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) and AM/FM radio
  • 105kW DC charging capability
  • 11 kW Onboard charger
  • Charging cable mode 3, type 2/3 32 A
  • Gear ratio 10,213
  • Shock absorption in front
  • Sports rear shock absorption
  • Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability
  • Without charging cable mode2
  • Warranty - 5 years/90,000 miles
  • 19" Storm machined alloy wheels in Sport Black
  • Tool kit with tirefit

'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.