Jaecoo E5 vs Nissan Qashqai

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
wowscore
8/10
A familiar family choice, and effortlessly easy
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

Choosing between the Jaecoo E5 and the Nissan Qashqai comes down to whether you prefer a pure electric drive or a mild-hybrid petrol setup. Both cars offer sensible, practical cabins with plenty of space for families, and neither will set your pulse racing on a twisty road. The Jaecoo E5 keeps things simple with smooth electric power and good range, though it falls down on DC charging speeds for long trips. The Nissan Qashqai leans on decades of family SUV know-how to deliver a comfortable, fuss-free ride with plenty of physical switchgear, though its boot space is a bit poky compared to some rivals.

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Choose it for

  • its smooth electric motors, good official range, and a well-packaged interior with plenty of room up front and useful under-floor boot storage.

Worth knowing

  • slow DC charging makes long road trips much more of a chore than they need to be.

Choose it for

  • its comfortable ride quality at any speed, sensible physical switchgear, and predictable, easy-going driving manners.

Worth knowing

  • the boot space is a bit smaller than alternatives if you regularly carry bulky loads.

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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 504 litres - 4 suitcases
Boot space, seats down Boot space, seats down 1,447 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) 4,425 mm x 1,835 mm x 1,625 mm
Towing capacity Towing capacity 1,680 kg
First year tax rate £10 Best First year tax rate £560
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.
44.8 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 21 · average Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 155kW 61kWh Auto Engine name 1.3 DiG-T MH 158
Engine size Electric • 207 BHP Engine size 1.3 L Petrol • 158 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 9.5 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) 504 litres
Boot (seats down) Boot (seats down) 1,447 litres
Length 4,380 mm Length 4,425 mm
Width 1,860 mm Width 1,835 mm
Height 1,650 mm Height 1,625 mm
Wheelbase 2.62 m Wheelbase 2.67 m
Turning circle Turning circle 11.1 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
  • Additional special metallic paint
  • Cloth - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
  • ABS with EBD and brake assist
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Curtain and front side, far side airbags
  • Driver and passenger airbags
  • Driver, passenger and 2nd row rear seat belt reminder
  • Electric handbrake with auto hold function
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Hill start assist
  • Intelligent blind spot intervention
  • Intelligent rear automatic braking
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Vehicle dynamic control
  • intelligent front emergency braking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Intelligent key with walk away lock and approach unlock functions
  • Remote central door locking with deadlocking
  • Thatcham alarm
  • Limited slip differential
  • Blind spot warning
  • Drive assist custom mode
  • Drive modes (sport, normal, eco)
  • Driver drowsiness and attention warning
  • Electric speed sensitive power steering
  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
  • Emergency and breakdown call
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Engine start/stop button
  • Event data recorder
  • Full Digital 12.3" TFT Digital Combimeter
  • Idle stop/start system
  • Intelligent Cruise control (ICC)
  • Intelligent driver alert system
  • Intelligent forward collision warning
  • Intelligent lane intervention
  • Intelligent speed assist
  • Lane departure warning system
  • Maximum speed limiter
  • Nissan connect 12.3 inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear view camera
  • Reversing detection
  • Traffic sign recognition with legal speed adjustment
  • Trip computer
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
  • 12v power socket in dashboard and luggage
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat bench
  • Chrome interior door handles
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Dual zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
  • Electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver
  • Front centre console and armrest
  • Front cupholders
  • Front door with bottle holders
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Height adjustable passenger seat
  • Leather shift knob
  • Luggage space lighting
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Passenger seat back pocket
  • Rear door bottle holders
  • Single front passenger seat
  • TEP steering wheel
  • Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
  • Two rear isofix child seat anchorage points with top tether
  • White ambient light (Partial area coverage)
  • 2 front USB-C ports
  • 6 speakers
  • AM/FM audio system with DAB
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • Additional pearlescent paint
  • Auto rear wiper when reversing
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Bodyside mouldings
  • Chrome side window finisher
  • Electric auto folding door mirrors
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED turn indicator
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Gloss black mirror caps
  • High beam assist
  • Intelligent auto headlights
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual dimming framed interior rear view mirror
  • One touch front and rear electric windows with remote opening and closing
  • One touch passenger window
  • Partially body coloured bumpers
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Splash free rain sensing wipers
  • Three blink turn signal
  • 17" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre puncture repair kit

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.