Verdict
The GAC GS3 costs RM13,000 less at RM103,800, yet brings 177 hp and 270 Nm against the Chery O5’s 145 hp and 230 Nm; it is also the only one here with a claimed 0-100 km/h time, at 7.5 seconds. The O5 answers with a 378-litre boot, 51-litre tank, multi-link rear suspension and a far fuller cabin and safety kit. For Malaysian buyers carrying family, its front side and curtain airbags, 360-degree camera and seven-year warranty justify paying more. The GS3 is the sharper budget-led performance choice.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want the larger 378-litre boot, multi-link rear suspension, substantially fuller safety kit and seven-year warranty.
Pick the GAC GS3 if lower upfront cost and its 177 hp, 270 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol drivetrain matter most.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; GAC GS3 RM103,800.
- Output: Chery O5 145 hp and 230 Nm; GAC GS3 177 hp and 270 Nm.
- Acceleration: Chery O5 has no 0-100 km/h claim stated; GAC GS3 claims 7.5 seconds.
- Boot space: Chery O5 378 litres; GAC GS3 341 litres.
- Rear suspension: Chery O5 multi-link; GAC GS3 torsion beam.
- Warranty: Chery O5 seven years/150,000 km; GAC GS3 five years/150,000 km.
O5
- 378-litre boot and 51-litre fuel tank.
- Multi-link rear suspension and six airbags including curtain airbags.
- 360-degree camera, ventilated power front seats and seven-year warranty.
- RM13,000 dearer than the GS3.
- 145 hp and 230 Nm trail the GS3’s 177 hp and 270 Nm.
- Heavier at 1,434 kg versus 1,370 kg.
GS3
- RM103,800 price undercuts the O5 by RM13,000.
- 177 hp, 270 Nm and a claimed 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Larger 4,410 mm by 1,850 mm body and 2,650 mm wheelbase.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension instead of the O5’s multi-link arrangement.
- Only driver and front-passenger airbags, where the O5 adds front side and front/rear curtain airbags.
- 341-litre boot, manual air-con and five-year warranty trail the O5.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,800 | RM103,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp | 177 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.5 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,434 kg | 1,370 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 341 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Giti GitiComfort F50 | Continental UC6 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 15W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Rear USB, 1 Boot 12V Socket | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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O5 vs GS3 FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or GAC GS3 better?
The Chery O5 is better equipped for family use, with a 378-litre boot, multi-link rear suspension, additional side and curtain airbags, and a seven-year warranty. The GAC GS3 is better if 177 hp, 270 Nm and a RM13,000 lower price outweigh those gains.
What is the price difference?
The Chery O5 costs RM116,800 and the GAC GS3 costs RM103,800, so the O5 carries a RM13,000 premium.
Which has more boot space and a longer warranty?
The Chery O5 has both: 378 litres of boot space versus the GAC GS3’s 341 litres, plus a seven-year/150,000 km warranty versus five years/150,000 km.