2026 Jaecoo J8 2.0T Luxury vs 2024 MG RX8 2.0T Black Edition (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Jaecoo J8 vs MG RX8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceJaecoo J8: AED 121,900MG RX8: AED 122,150Jaecoo J8 is AED 250 cheaper.
- PowerJaecoo J8: 261 hpMG RX8: 220 hpJaecoo J8 makes 41 hp more.
- TorqueJaecoo J8: 400 NmMG RX8: 360 NmJaecoo J8 makes 40 Nm more.
- Fuel economyJaecoo J8: 12.5 km/LMG RX8: 10.1 km/LJaecoo J8 goes 2.4 km further per litre.
- LengthJaecoo J8: 4820 mmMG RX8: 4923 mmMG RX8 is 103 mm longer.
- SeatingJaecoo J8: 5 SeaterMG RX8: 7 SeaterJaecoo J8 seats 5 Seater; MG RX8 seats 7 Seater.
Which is better in the UAE: Jaecoo J8 or MG RX8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Jaecoo J8 is AED 250 cheaper. Jaecoo J8 makes 41 hp more. Jaecoo J8 goes 2.4 km further per litre. Jaecoo J8 seats 5 Seater; MG RX8 seats 7 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Jaecoo
J8 2.0T Luxury
AED 121,900*
MG
RX8 2.0T Black Edition (AWD)
AED 122,150*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
261
400
Petrol
4
2000
220
360
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2000
2000
Power (hp)
261
220
Peak Torque (Nm)
400
360
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
65
12.5
70
10.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
65
70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12.5
10.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.5
205
9.1
180
0 to 100 (s)
8.5
9.1
Top Speed (km/h)
205
180
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Motor Type
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-
No. of Motors
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
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Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4820
1930
1710
2820
1784
245/55 R19
245/55 R19
738
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5
4923
1930
1840
2850
-
255/50R20
255/50R20
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Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4820
4923
Width (mm)
1930
1930
Height (mm)
1710
1840
Wheelbase (mm)
2820
2850
Weight (kg)
1784
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Front Tyres
245/55 R19
255/50R20
Rear Tyres
245/55 R19
255/50R20
Cargo Space (L)
738
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Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
7 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist