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Jaecoo J7 vs MG ZS EV
Jaecoo J7 Premium vs MG ZS EV MCE Essence: side-by-side Pakistan matchup with full specs and features.
Nearby budgets (8% gap)
MG ZS EV MG ZS EV MCE Essence is priced lower
Quick summary
Price and classification for the selected trims
| Spec |
Jaecoo J7
Jaecoo J7 Premium
|
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV MCE Essence
|
|---|---|---|
| Ex-factory price | PKR 10,499,000 | PKR 9,690,000 |
| Variant | Jaecoo J7 Premium | MG ZS EV MCE Essence |
| Brand | Jaecoo | MG |
| Model | J7 | ZS EV |
| Body type | SUV | Compact Suv |
| Powertrain | PHEV | EV |
| Engine / battery | 1499 cc | - |
| Transmission | Automatic (DHT) | Automatic (AT) |
| Fuel type | PHEV | Electric |
| Primary specs | 1499 cc, Automatic, PHEV | 174 hp, Automatic, Electric |
| Price difference Gap PKR 809,000 · 8% | Higher | Lower |
Full specifications
All published specs for these variants · differences highlighted
| Specification | Jaecoo J7 Jaecoo J7 Premium | MG ZS EV MG ZS EV MCE Essence |
|---|---|---|
| Engine/ Motor | ||
| Engine Type | PHEV | Electric |
| Turbo Charger | Single-Turbo | — |
| Displacement | 1499 cc | — |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Drive Train | FWD | — |
| Cylinder Configuration | In-Line | — |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | — |
| Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | — |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection | — |
| Valve Mechanism | DOHC | — |
| Max Speed | 180 KM/H | 180 KM/H |
| Max Combined Power | 255 hp | — |
| Max Combined Torque | 525 Nm | — |
| Home Charge Time (0–100%) | 3.33 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Fast Charge Time (10–80% DC) | 28 min | 54 min |
| Battery Warranty (KMs) | 160000 km | 150000 km |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 8 years | 8 years |
| Electric Motor Power | — | 174 HP |
| Battery type | — | lithium |
| Battery Capacity | — | 51.1 kWh |
| Charging time | — | 5.0 Hours |
| Range | — | 360 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall Length | 4500 mm / 14'9" feet | 4323 mm / 14'2" feet |
| Kerb Weight | 2210 KG | 1610 KG |
| Overall Width | 1865 mm / 6'1" feet | 1809 mm / 5'11" feet |
| Boot Space | 412 L | 359 L |
| Overall Height | 1670 mm / 5'6" feet | 1649 mm / 5'5" feet |
| Seating Capacity | 5 persons | 5 persons |
| Wheel Base | 2672 mm | 2585 mm |
| No. of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Ground Clearance | 174 mm | 177 mm |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic (DHT) | Automatic (AT) |
| Gearbox | 1 - speed | 1 - speed |
| Drive Modes | Normal , Eco , Sport | Eco, Normal, Sport |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5m | 5.6m |
| Power Assisted | Electric | Electric |
| Suspension & Brakes | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut Coil Springs | McPherson Strut Coil Springs |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link Wishbone | Torsion Beam with Coil Springs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Wheels and Tyres | ||
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Size | 235/50/R19 | 215/55/R17 |
| Wheel Size | 19 in | 17 in |
| Spare Tyre | No | No |
| PCD | 5 x 108mm | 5 x 112mm |
| Spare Tyre Type | No | No |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Pure Electric Range | 90 km | — |
| Combined Mileage | 1200 km | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | — |
| Combined Fuel Economy | 6.0 L/100km | — |
| Safety | ||
| Handbrake | Electric | Electronic |
| Exterior | ||
| Colored Outside Door Handles | Body Colored | Body Colored |
| Infotainment and Instrumentation | ||
| Number of Speakers | 8 | 6 |
| Display Size | 14.8 in Android LCD | 10.1 in Standard LCD |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital LCD | Analogue with MID |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||
| Seat Material Type | Faux Leather with Powered Adjustment | Leather with Powered Adjustment |
| Climate Control | Double Zone | Double Zone |
| Key Type | Smart Key | Keyless Entry |
| Towing Capacity | 1770 KG | — |
| Charge Port Type | CCS2 | — |
| AC Onboard Charger | 6.6 kW | — |
Features & equipment
Present / absent across these trims · never invented
| Feature | Jaecoo J7 Jaecoo J7 Premium | MG ZS EV MG ZS EV MCE Essence |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| 540° Camera | Standard | Not available |
| Active Bonet | Not available | Not available |
| Active Headrest | Not available | Not available |
| Active Steering | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not available | Not available |
| Advanced Air Bags System (AABS) | Standard | Standard |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | Not available | Not available |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard | Standard |
| Anti-Theft Alarm System | Standard | Standard |
| Anti Theft Wheel Bolts | Not available | Not available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Standard | Standard |
| BlindSpot Detection (BSD) | Standard | Standard |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Standard | Standard |
| Child Lock | Standard | Standard |
| Collision Detection | Standard | Standard |
| Crash Auto Door Unlock | Not available | Not available |
| Door Opening Warning | Standard | Standard |
| Down Hill Assist Control | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | Standard | Not available |
| Driver Seat Belt Warning | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) | Standard | Standard |
| Handbrake | Standard | Standard |
| Hill Start Assist Control | Standard | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard | Standard |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) | Standard | Standard |
| Moving Object Detection System | Standard | Not available |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Not available | Not available |
| Night Vision | Not available | Not available |
| No. of Airbags | Standard | Standard |
| No. of Seatbelts | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Seat Belt Warning | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB) | Standard | Not available |
| Rollover Stability Control (RSC) | Not available | Not available |
| Runflat Tyres | Not available | Not available |
| Speed Limiter | Standard | Not available |
| Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock | Standard | Standard |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | Standard | Not available |
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior | ||
| Adjustable Headlights | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard |
| Auto Retractable Side Mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| Colored Outside Door Handles | Standard | Standard |
| Defogger | Standard | Standard |
| DRLs | Standard | Standard |
| Dual Exhaust | Not available | Not available |
| Fog Lights | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Standard | Standard |
| LED Headlamps | Standard | Standard |
| Moon Roof | Not available | Not available |
| Panaromic Sun-Roof | Standard | Standard |
| Power Boot | Standard | Standard |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Fog Lamp | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Spoiler | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Wiper | Standard | Standard |
| Roof Rack | Standard | Standard |
| Side Mirrors with Indicators | Standard | Standard |
| Side Steps | Not available | Not available |
| Sunroof | Not available | Not available |
| Wind Blocker | Not available | Not available |
| Infotainment and Instrumentation | ||
| AM/FM Radio | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard |
| Apple Car Play | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Standard |
| Cassette Player | Not available | Not available |
| CD Player | Not available | Not available |
| Display Size | Standard | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not available | Not available |
| Front Speakers | Standard | Standard |
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | Standard | Not available |
| Instrument Cluster | Standard | Standard |
| Multi Info | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation | Standard | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | Standard | Standard |
| Optional Navigation | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Seat Entertainment | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Speakers | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard |
| USB and Auxillary Cable | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Control | Standard | Not available |
| Wireless CarPlay | Standard | Not available |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||
| 3rd Row AC Vents | Standard | Not available |
| 360 Camera | Standard | Standard |
| AC Onboard Charger | Standard | Not available |
| Air Conditioner | Standard | Standard |
| Air Purifier | Standard | Not available |
| Ambient Light | Standard | Not available |
| Arm Rest | Standard | Standard |
| Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror | Not available | Standard |
| Auto Brake Hold | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic Head Lamps | Standard | Standard |
| Auto Parking System | Not available | Not available |
| Boss Seat Switch | Standard | Not available |
| Cargo Light | Standard | Standard |
| Central Locking | Standard | Standard |
| Charge Port Type | Standard | Not available |
| Climate Control | Standard | Standard |
| CoolBox | Standard | Not available |
| Cup Holders | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Seat Electric Adjustment | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Standard | Not available |
| Driver Seat Memory Function | Standard | Not available |
| Driving Modes | Standard | Standard |
| Electric Curtain – Front | Not available | Not available |
| Electric Curtain – Rear | Not available | Not available |
| Front Camera | Standard | Standard |
| Front Power Outlet | Standard | Standard |
| Gas Shock Absorber | Not available | Not available |
| Glove Box Lamp | Standard | Not available |
| Headlight On Reminder | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Seats | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Steering | Not available | Not available |
| Heater | Standard | Standard |
| Interior Lighting | Standard | Standard |
| Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard |
| Key Type | Standard | Standard |
| Live Traffic Information | Not available | Not available |
| Paddle Shifter | Not available | Not available |
| Passenger Seat Electric Adjustment | Standard | Not available |
| Power Door Locks | Standard | Standard |
| Power Mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard | Standard |
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard |
| Rear AC Vents | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Central Control | Standard | Not available |
| Rear Folding Seat | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Headrest | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Power Outlet | Standard | Not available |
| Remote Boot/Fuel-Lid | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Engine Start | Not available | Not available |
| Road Sign Assist | Not available | Not available |
| Seat Material Type | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Adjustment | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Switches | Standard | Standard |
| Sun Visor | Standard | Standard |
| Towing Capacity | Standard | Not available |
| Vanity Mirror | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated Seats | Standard | Not available |
| Wireless Charger | Standard | Standard |
| Comfort | ||
| Cruise Control | Not available | Standard |
| Forward and Reverse Park Assist Sensors | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | Standard |
| Smart Key with Push Button Start | Standard | Standard |
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