Jaecoo E5 vs MG HS
Pure 155kW 61kWh Auto Electric Automatic
Change versionSE 1.5 T-GDI Petrol Manual
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Both the Jaecoo E5 and the MG HS aim to give you plenty of space and equipment without breaking the bank, wrapping their practical cabin layouts in smart everyday capability. The Jaecoo E5 offers a purely electric driving experience with a respectable battery range, whereas the MG HS relies on a traditional petrol engine and a manual gearbox. While the Jaecoo E5 makes city driving simple and comes with a very responsive touchscreen, its slow DC charging speed holds it back on longer journeys. Meanwhile, the MG HS provides a roomy boot and plenty of passenger space for adults, though its infotainment system can feel a bit fiddly to operate on the move.
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Choose it for
- Its responsive infotainment display and a useful 540-degree panoramic view camera system that even displays what is happening directly underneath the car.
Worth knowing
- The DC charging speed is quite slow, which makes topping up on long journeys less convenient than you might hope.
Choose it for
- A spacious cabin where four tall adults can get comfortable easily, backed by a generous 507-litre boot for your family luggage.
Worth knowing
- The touchscreen infotainment system is sluggish to respond and relies too heavily on menus, making simple adjustments feel a bit fiddly.
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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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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.
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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 Electric | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up — | Boot space, seats up 507 litres - 4 suitcases |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,484 litres |
| 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) 4,670 mm x 1,890 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,500 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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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 60.9 kWh | Battery size — |
| 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 155kW 61kWh Auto | Engine name 1.5 T-GDI |
| Engine size Electric • 207 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 169 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.4 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 60.9 kWh | Battery size — |
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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) — | Boot (seats up) 507 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,484 litres |
| Length 4,380 mm | Length 4,670 mm |
| Width 1,860 mm | Width 1,890 mm |
| Height 1,650 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.62 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle — | Turning circle 11.3 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.