Two hybrid crossovers sit close on Pakistan stickers. The Jaecoo J5 Comfort lists at PKR 6,699,000 ex-factory. The MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite sits at PKR 7,099,000. Gap: PKR 400,000, or 5.8%.
Both are front-drive HEVs with roughly 1.5-litre turbo engines and DHT automatics. This guide covers price, powertrain, dimensions, features and the key rows from the live sheet. Open the interactive comparison to hide identical rows and inspect every cell.
Jaecoo J5 vs MG ZS: quick verdict
| Buyer priority | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lower ex-factory price and larger boot | Jaecoo J5 Comfort | PKR 6,699,000, 480 L boot, 176 mm ground clearance |
| Stronger listed engine torque and ADAS depth | MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite | 465 Nm listed, AEB/BSD/LDWS/LKAS, 360 camera, ANCAP 5 on sheet |
| Highway fuel-economy claim | MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite | 23 Km/L highway vs 20 Km/L on the J5 sheet |
Price and positioning
The J5 Comfort undercuts the ZS Hybrid+ Excite by PKR 400,000. Both sit in the crossover / HEV lane. Run your city through the on-road cost calculator before treating that gap as the full ownership story, then check hybrid running costs with the fuel cost tool.
Powertrain
The J5 Comfort lists a 1,499 cc single-turbo hybrid, FWD, Automatic (DHT), with 141 HP and 215 Nm on the engine rows, plus max combined figures of 221 hp and 295 Nm. A 1.83 kWh battery capacity is published for the J5. Battery warranty is listed at 8 years / 160,000 km.
The ZS Hybrid+ Excite lists 1,498 cc, FWD, Automatic (DHT), with 211 HP @ 5500 RPM and 465 Nm @ 4300 RPM on the engine rows, plus max combined 221 hp and 340 Nm. Battery capacity is blank on the current compare sheet. Battery warranty is listed at 8 years / 150,000 km. Both claim regenerative braking and Eco/Normal/Sport-style drive modes (wording differs slightly by row).
Catalogue city / highway fuel economy is listed as 16 / 20 Km/L for the J5 (51 L tank) and 17 / 23 Km/L for the ZS (41 L tank). Treat those as brochure cycle claims, not Pakistan traffic guarantees.
Dimensions
The ZS is slightly longer (4,430 mm vs 4,380 mm). The J5 is wider (1,860 mm vs 1,818 mm), taller (1,650 mm vs 1,635 mm), with a longer wheelbase (2,620 mm vs 2,610 mm), higher ground clearance (176 mm vs 161 mm), and a larger listed boot (480 L vs 443 L). Both seat five in five-door bodies. Kerb weight is published for the ZS (1,270 KG) but blank for the J5 on this sheet.
Features and equipment
Shared kit includes ABS, traction and stability control, dual-zone climate control, smart key, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and wireless CarPlay on both trims. The ZS Hybrid+ Excite lists a deeper ADAS and camera set on the current sheet: AEB, blind-spot detection, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, collision detection, ANCAP/NCAP 5 ratings, 360 camera, rear view camera, and park assist sensors. It also lists a larger display (12.3 in vs 9.0 in), more speakers (6 vs 2), sunroof, auto-retractable and heated side mirrors, and powered seat adjustment rows the Comfort trim does not show as available.
The J5 Comfort answers with fog lights, ambient light, and a longer battery-km warranty row. Some overview text rows on the J5 side look corrupted on the live matrix. Rely on the numeric and Yes/No columns, then confirm against a dated brochure.
Spec comparison
| Specification | Jaecoo J5 Comfort | MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-factory price | PKR 6,699,000 ✓ | PKR 7,099,000 |
| Powertrain | HEV, 1,499 cc, DHT, FWD | HEV, 1,498 cc, DHT, FWD |
| Max combined power | 221 hp | 221 hp |
| Max combined torque | 295 Nm | 340 Nm ✓ |
| Battery capacity (sheet) | 1.83 kWh | Not published |
| Battery warranty | 8 yrs / 160,000 km ✓ | 8 yrs / 150,000 km |
| Boot space | 480 L ✓ | 443 L |
| Ground clearance | 176 mm ✓ | 161 mm |
| Highway mileage (listed) | 20 Km/L | 23 Km/L ✓ |
| Display size | 9.0 in | 12.3 in ✓ |
Which one should you buy?
Choose the Jaecoo J5 Comfort if you want the lower sticker, more boot volume, higher ground clearance, and a simpler hybrid package without paying for the ZS equipment jump.
Choose the MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite if you want the stronger listed torque, denser safety and camera kit, larger screen, and the higher highway economy claim, and you accept the PKR 400,000 premium.
Bottom line
Same HEV crossover brief, 5.8% apart on price. The J5 Comfort wins on sticker and packaging. The ZS Hybrid+ Excite wins on published ADAS depth and several comfort rows. Get dated quotations, confirm on-road totals, and compare them live on the Jaecoo J5 vs MG ZS comparison page.
