Jaecoo 7 vs Jaecoo E5
Pure 1.5T SHS-H Auto Hybrid Automatic
Change versionPure 155kW 61kWh Auto Electric Automatic
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Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
8/10
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
8/10
AI overview
Choosing between the Jaecoo 7 and the Jaecoo E5 comes down to whether you prefer a hybrid or a fully electric SUV. The Jaecoo 7 offers a smart, well-made interior and generous equipment levels, though it suffers from a firm ride and below-par practicality. Meanwhile, the Jaecoo E5 provides a practical cabin with plenty of space and storage up front, alongside responsive infotainment, but it is not brilliant to drive and features slow DC charging.
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Choose it for
- Its smart, well-made interior, generous equipment levels, and efficient hybrid engine options that keep things smooth and capable on longer journeys.
Worth knowing
- The suspension can feel firm and thud over potholes around town, while the boot space in hybrid versions is a bit shallow.
Choose it for
- Loads of space and storage up front, responsive infotainment, pet-friendly accessories, and a good official driving range.
Worth knowing
- The DC charging speed is pretty poor compared to rivals, and twisty roads can make the body lean a lot in corners.
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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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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you 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 500 litres - 4 suitcases | Boot space, seats up — |
| Boot space, seats down 1,265 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,500 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,680 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,380 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,650 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,500 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 1.83 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 1.5T SHS-H Auto | Engine name 155kW 61kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 224 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 8.3 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 1.83 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) 500 litres | Boot (seats up) — |
| Boot (seats down) 1,265 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,500 mm | Length 4,380 mm |
| Width 1,865 mm | Width 1,860 mm |
| Height 1,680 mm | Height 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.67 m | Wheelbase 2.62 m |
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.