Aiways U5 vs Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)
The Aiways U5 leads on cargo space. The Arcfox Koala S (考拉S) leads on efficiency.
Crossover
Aiways U5 Prime (MY2022)
No US price yet
48/100#269 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2026 520 AIR · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · arcfox.com.cn
46/100#291 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Aiways U5Aiways U5Koala S (考拉S)Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.8 cu ft· 5%
- Power
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 22%
- Torque- best on this row+41 lb-ft· 22%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Aiways U5 | Arcfox Koala S (考拉S) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Aiways U5 if
Pick the Arcfox Koala S (考拉S) if
Score by category
out of 100
Aiways U5Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)
Range
51- Different test cycles - not compared.52Charging
2617Performance
5249Practicality
6562
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Aiways U5
- 249 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Aiways U5
- 7.7 scontested: sources disagree
- Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)
Where next
Aiways U5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card- Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Aiways U5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (28)
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