2026 Jaecoo J8 2.0T Flagship vs 2026 BAIC BJ40 Plus 2.3T Champion
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Jaecoo J8 vs BAIC BJ40 Plus, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceJaecoo J8: AED 147,500BAIC BJ40 Plus: AED 148,000Jaecoo J8 is AED 500 cheaper.
- PowerJaecoo J8: 261 hpBAIC BJ40 Plus: 250 hpJaecoo J8 makes 11 hp more.
- TorqueJaecoo J8: 400 NmBAIC BJ40 Plus: 350 NmJaecoo J8 makes 50 Nm more.
- Fuel economyJaecoo J8: 12 km/LBAIC BJ40 Plus: 11.8 km/LJaecoo J8 goes 0.2 km further per litre.
- LengthJaecoo J8: 4820 mmBAIC BJ40 Plus: 4645 mmJaecoo J8 is 175 mm longer.
- SeatingJaecoo J8: 7 SeaterBAIC BJ40 Plus: 5 SeaterJaecoo J8 seats 7 Seater; BAIC BJ40 Plus seats 5 Seater.
Which is better in the UAE: Jaecoo J8 or BAIC BJ40 Plus?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Jaecoo J8 is AED 500 cheaper. Jaecoo J8 makes 11 hp more. Jaecoo J8 goes 0.2 km further per litre. Jaecoo J8 seats 7 Seater; BAIC BJ40 Plus seats 5 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Jaecoo
J8 2.0T Flagship
AED 147,500*
BAIC
BJ40 Plus 2.3T Champion
AED 148,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
261
400
Petrol
4.0
2300
250
350
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2000
2300
Power (hp)
261
250
Peak Torque (Nm)
400
350
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
75
11.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
65
75
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12
11.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.5
205
9.3
180
0 to 100 (s)
8.5
9.3
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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-
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-
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Motor Type
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-
No. of Motors
-
-
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
1892
245/50 R20
245/50 R20
200
-
5
4645
1925
1871
2745
-
265/65 R17
245/70 R17
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Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4820
4645
Width (mm)
1930
1925
Height (mm)
1710
1871
Wheelbase (mm)
2820
2745
Weight (kg)
1892
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Front Tyres
245/50 R20
265/65 R17
Rear Tyres
245/50 R20
245/70 R17
Cargo Space (L)
200
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Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
7 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
5 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