Jaecoo E5 vs MG HS

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
Sensible on price, and surprisingly posh
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

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

  • 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.
  • 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 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
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).
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.
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.
38.1 mpg
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.
Battery size 60.9 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 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 24 · average Best
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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
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.

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

  • 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
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Cloth - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Tri coat paint
  • 12V power sockets
  • 2nd row 60/40 split fold seat
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way electric adjustable driver seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Front and rear reading lights
  • Front centre sliding armrest with storage compartment
  • Front headrests
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • ISOFIX restraints on outer rear seats x2
  • Leather multi function steering wheel
  • Single passenger seat
  • Driver attention alert
  • 12.3" Virtual driver information display
  • 12.3" colour touchscreen
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cruise control
  • Emergency call service
  • Forward collision warning
  • Lane change assist
  • Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear parking camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Satellite navigation system
  • Speed limit assist
  • Trip computer
  • USB mobile phone charging function
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black door mirrors
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear aero wiper
  • Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down
  • Front fog lights
  • Intelligent high beam
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Silver roof rails
  • Solid paint
  • Vehicle to Load
  • Alarm system and engine immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and push button start system
  • Remote central locking
  • Speed sensing door locks
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
  • Anti rolling protection
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Door open warning
  • Drivers seatbelt reminder
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seat belt height adjuster
  • Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill launch assist
  • Manual rear child locks
  • Rear outer seatbelt pretensioner and load limiter
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 19" Blade diamond cut alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 4 USB A ports 2 front and 2 rear
  • 4 USB B ports 2 front and 2 rear
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB audio

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.