Jaecoo E5 vs Renault 5 E-Tech

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
Tight in the back, but a riot to drive
2026
Urban Living Award
Winner
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10

AI overview

When choosing between the Jaecoo E5 and the Renault 5 E-Tech, you are weighing a spacious, practical family car against a charmingly stylish city runabout. The Jaecoo E5 is an affordable electric car with good range and a practical cabin, though slow DC charging makes it a poor choice for long drives. On the other hand, the Renault 5 E-Tech is a fantastic small electric car that oozes charm and is a joy to drive, though it could do with some more practicality and leaves you with less space in the back.

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From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Choose it for

  • Loads of space and storage up front, plus plenty of luggage capacity for most families.

Worth knowing

  • Slow DC charging makes it a poor choice for long drives.

Choose it for

  • Fantastic styling inside and out, making it a properly charming little thing that is great to drive.

Worth knowing

  • It is cramped inside with very little legroom and foot space in the back.

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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 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 Hatchbacks
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up Boot space, seats up 277 litres - 2 suitcases
Boot space, seats down Boot space, seats down 959 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) 3,922 mm x 1,774 mm x 1,498 mm
Towing capacity Towing capacity 500 kg
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
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).
4.3 miles / kWh Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
248 miles Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
192 miles
Battery size 60.9 kWh Best Battery size 40 kWh
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 18 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 155kW 61kWh Auto Engine name 90kW Urban Range 40kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 207 BHP Engine size Electric • 120 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type Hatchbacks
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 60.9 kWh Best Battery size 40 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
248 miles Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
192 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) Boot (seats up) 277 litres
Boot (seats down) Boot (seats down) 959 litres
Length 4,380 mm Length 3,922 mm
Width 1,860 mm Width 1,774 mm
Height 1,650 mm Height 1,498 mm
Wheelbase 2.62 m Wheelbase 2.54 m
Turning circle Turning circle 10.3 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
  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Fabric - Mixed grey / black with tricolour stitching
  • Special metallic paint
  • Alarm
  • Keyless entry
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central locking
  • Thatcham approved immobiliser
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Active emergency braking system - Urban and pedestrian/cyclist
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Approaching vehicle sound for pedestrians
  • Automatic emergency braking system with intersection function
  • Curtain airbags
  • Driver airbag
  • Electric child locks
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Emergency brake assist with collision avoidance braking (braking on impact])
  • Front and rear seatbelt pretensoners
  • Front side airbags
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Isofix child seat anchor points [2x rear + 1x front passenger]
  • Manual passenger airbag deactivation function
  • Passenger airbag
  • Seatbelt reminder
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • 7" digital driver information display
  • Bluetooth
  • Connected services including over the air updates
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Ecomode function
  • Engine start button
  • Exterior temperature display
  • Front safe stopping distance warning
  • Intelligent speed assist with speed sign recognition and overspeed warning
  • Lane departure warning system
  • Lane keeping assist with front and rear sensor
  • Miles per hour configuration
  • My safety switch: shortcut to personalise configuration of driving aids
  • OpenR link 10.1" central touchscreen multimedia system
  • Power assisted steering
  • Qrescue
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Service interval indicator
  • Speed alert
  • Speed limiter
  • Steering wheel mounted cruise control
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Trip computer
  • Wireless smartphone replication and integration via Apple carplay and Android auto
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • 1x LED 3rd brake reversing light
  • Automatic LED daytime running lights
  • Automatic LED front headlights
  • Automatic headlight levelling
  • Automatic high / low beam
  • Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor and sensitivity setting
  • Black door mirrors
  • Body colour roof with black roofline
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Day and night rear view mirro
  • Electric adjustable door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows with one touch
  • Heated rear window
  • Heated windscreen washer nozzles
  • LED fog lights
  • LED indicator signal
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual folding door mirrors
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear band with "RENAULT" in grained black and satin chrome "5"
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
  • Whip antenna
  • 12V socket in front
  • 2x Front interior lighting
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 6 way lumbar support
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Automatic air conditioning with climate control
  • Black urethane coating steering wheel
  • Cabin air filter
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Front door panel - Grained white/light grey plastic
  • Front fixed centre storage console
  • Front head restraints
  • Front seats with manual height adjustment
  • Heat pump
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Pollen filter
  • Reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Waffle roof lining
  • 2 front USB-C ports
  • Arkamys audio system
  • Digital radio
  • Steering wheel audio controls
  • 18" black diamond-cut alloy wheels
  • Tyre inflation kit
  • AC 11kW + DC 80kW
  • Bi-directional functionality - power to object [V2L]
  • Fireman access - hatch designed to flood the battery quickly if needed to contain and control battery fire
  • Home wallbox cable [mode 3, 6.5m]
  • SD pyro switch - disconnect the battery from high-voltage network to ensure safety as needed
  • Dashboard - Grained white / light grey plastic

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.