Compare the Jaecoo 7 vs MG ZS

Posh cabin and good value, with real head-turning style
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
Big on cabin space, and great value for money
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

With the rear seats in place, the Jaecoo 7 has a larger boot than the MG ZS, and it can also tow heavier loads. Fold the back seats down, however, and the MG ZS offers more room. If you take out the parcel shelf, neither car provides anywhere to store it. Inside, the Jaecoo 7 features soft leatherette and pleasant plastics on the dashboard, armrests and door tops, with scratchier trims found only lower down. By contrast, the MG ZS has plenty of low-rent materials on its doors and dashboard, and its build quality is a bit creaky. Out on the road, the Jaecoo 7 suffers from road noise that builds up noticeably the faster you go, while the MG ZS has quite a lot of wind and road noise at speed. On a winding road, both have light steering that gives you little idea or feedback of what the front wheels are doing.

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'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.

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Pure 1.5T SHS-H Auto Hybrid Automatic

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SE 1.5 Petrol Manual

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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.
  • 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.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • 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 Hybrid Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 443 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,265 litres Boot space, seats down 1,457 litres Best
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) 4,430 mm x 1,818 mm x 1,635 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best Towing capacity 500 kg
First year tax rate £455 Best First year tax rate £560
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.
51.4 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.
43.5 mpg
Battery size 1.83 kWh Battery size —
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 29 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 16 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5T SHS-H Auto Engine name 1.5
Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 224 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 115 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Hybrid Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 5
Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 12.5 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 1.83 kWh Battery size —

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best Boot (seats up) 443 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,265 litres Boot (seats down) 1,457 litres Best
Length 4,500 mm Length 4,430 mm
Width 1,865 mm Width 1,818 mm
Height 1,680 mm Height 1,635 mm
Wheelbase 2.67 m Wheelbase 2.61 m
Turning circle — Turning circle 10.64 m

Full features list

  • Fabric - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Two Tone Metallic paint
  • Two tone pearlescent paint
  • Two tone solid paint
  • 2x Remote key
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Central door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start) with walkaway locking
  • Remote door locking and unlocking
  • 2 x isofix
  • 2nd row left three point preloading force limiting seat belt
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Automatic seat occupancy + child seat recognition
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • BAS (Brake Assist System)
  • Child locks
  • Door opening warning
  • Downhill assist
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Front and rear side airbags
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front row rigid locks
  • Front ventilated disc brakes
  • Passenger airbag manual switch off
  • Power limited seatbelts with pre-tensioners, height adjustable with CLT
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Seatbelt unfastened reminder
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Uphill assist
  • Anti-corrosion treatment
  • Auto full beam LED headlights
  • Auto wipers
  • Automatic defog system
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black door mirror with memory function
  • Black luggage rack
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Chrome dual exhaust pipes
  • Dual reversing lights
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Front and rear power windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Front row mute with heat-insulating glass
  • Heated rear window
  • Heated wiper nozzle
  • Hidden rear wiper
  • High level LED brake light
  • Integrated antenna
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual anti glare rear view mirror
  • One touch window function for all doors
  • Privacy glass
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear tailgate
  • Roof rails
  • Silent glass - windscreen and front side windows
  • Single layer roof spoiler
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Trailer mode
  • Turning signal integrated in door mirrors
  • Welcome lighting
  • Windows opening via remote
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3x rear headrests
  • 4 way manual adjustable steering column
  • 6 way manually adjustable front seats
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
  • Central armrest with refrigerated function
  • Driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirror
  • Driver seat map bag
  • Dual zone air conditioning with second row outlet
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Foot and surface blowing second outlet
  • Front armrest with interal storage and upper storage tray
  • Front headrests
  • Front passenger seat map pocket
  • Front reading light
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Multi function steering wheel
  • N95 filter
  • Passenger armrest
  • Rear bench armrest with integrated cupholder
  • Remote air conditioning
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • 10.25" LCD meter with memory
  • 13.2" touchscreen display
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth handsfree system
  • Corner speed control assist
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • Drive away information
  • Drive mode select (Eco, sport)
  • Driver monitoring system
  • E-call safety system
  • Electric fuel filler flap
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Illuminated electronic shifter
  • Instantaneous fuel consumption display
  • Instrument backlight brightness adjustable
  • Integrated satellite navigation - Live traffic data with wifi hotspot
  • Intelligent Evasion System
  • Intelligent active speed limit
  • Intelligent elude system
  • Intelligent speed assist
  • LCA Parallel Auxiliary
  • Lane control assist
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Large capacity trunk
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • Offline voice control
  • Rear collision warning
  • Rear crossing traffic braking
  • Rear crossing traffic warning
  • Remote HVAC start
  • Remote engine start
  • Reversing camera
  • Speed limit information
  • Speed limiter
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • 19" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair foam
  • 2 x Front USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 2 x Rear USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front McPherson independent suspension
  • Rear axle torsion beam
  • Dark colour interior
  • Leather/suede - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Tri coat paint
  • 12V power sockets
  • 2nd row 60/40 split/fold
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way electric adjustable driver seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Air conditioning
  • Boot light
  • Driver's footrest
  • Front adjustable cup holder
  • Front centre armrest with storage
  • Front grab handles
  • Front headrests
  • Front interior courtesy light with time delay and reading lights
  • Front seat back map pockets
  • Front sun visors with driver and passenger mirrors
  • Glovebox
  • Heated front seats
  • Illuminated switches and controls
  • Internal chrome door handles
  • Leather/suede upholstery
  • Manual lumbar support on driver seat
  • Multifunctional steering wheel
  • Reach and rake 4 way adjust steering column
  • Rear grab handle
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Two position boot floor
  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • 12.3" colour touchscreen
  • 360 high-definition camera with rear sensor
  • 7" Driver display
  • Blind zone detection with lane change assist
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cruise control
  • Driver monitoring system
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Engine start button
  • Forward collision warning
  • Intelligent speed limit assist
  • Lane keep assist with lane departure warning system
  • Mobile phone bluetooth key
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear parking sensor
  • Satellite navigation with speed limit recognition
  • Traffic jam assist
  • Trip computer
  • Unsteady driving warning
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • eCall emergency call system
  • iSmartphone connectivity
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour electric heated/adjustable/folding mirrors
  • Chrome side window trim
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear aero wiper
  • Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down
  • Heated rear window
  • Intelligent headlamp control
  • LED centre brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED projector headlights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual dimming rear view mirror
  • Rain sensor wiper
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Silver roof rails
  • Solid paint
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
  • Anti rolling protection
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
  • Drivers seatbelt reminder
  • Dual front airbags
  • EBA
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
  • Front side airbags
  • Fuel cut off safety device
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist
  • Manual parking brake
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rear isofix x2
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Alarm system and engine immobiliser
  • Automatic latching door
  • Keyless entry
  • Remote Central Locking with Fold-away Key
  • Speed sensing door locks
  • 17" Valiant alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 2x USB-C ports at front (x1 data, x1 power only)
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB audio
  • Radio, MP3 and AUX/USB

'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.