Verdict
Only RM2,000 separates these locally assembled B-segment SUVs, but their briefs diverge sharply. The Chery O5 pairs a 145 hp, 230 Nm 1.5-litre turbo with a 51-litre petrol tank and a 2,630 mm wheelbase. The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV counters with a 208 hp, 288 Nm motor, 58.9 kWh battery and 402 km range, plus a 480-litre boot. Its 7.7-second 0-100 km/h claim and 130 kW DC charging suit drivers ready to charge. Annual road tax is RM180 against RM120, and the EV adds a 10-year/200,000 km high-voltage battery warranty.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want the RM2,000 lower entry price, RM120 annual road tax, a 51-litre petrol tank and a space-saver spare tyre.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if you can charge regularly and want 208 hp, 402 km of claimed range, a 480-litre boot and 130 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM118,800.
- Powertrain output: Chery O5 145 hp and 230 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 208 hp and 288 Nm.
- Cargo space: Chery O5 378 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 480 litres.
- Wheelbase: Chery O5 2,630 mm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 2,620 mm.
- Annual road tax: Chery O5 RM120; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM180.
- Battery cover: Chery O5 has no high-voltage battery; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV gets 10 years/200,000 km.
O5
- RM2,000 less to buy and RM60 less annual road tax.
- 51-litre petrol tank and space-saver spare tyre.
- Six-way power adjustment and ventilation for both front seats.
- 378-litre boot is 102 litres smaller.
- 145 hp and 230 Nm trail the J5 EV's 208 hp and 288 Nm.
- Seatbelt reminder covers front seats only, versus all seats in the J5 EV.
J5 EV
- 208 hp, 288 Nm motor with a claimed 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 58.9 kWh battery, 402 km range, 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- 480-litre boot and 10-year/200,000 km high-voltage battery warranty.
- Costs RM2,000 more and annual road tax is RM60 higher.
- 2,620 mm wheelbase is 10 mm shorter.
- Tyre repair kit replaces the O5's space-saver spare tyre.
What the O5 has over the J5 EV
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the J5 EV: 480 litres against 378.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,800✓ | RM118,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM180 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,190/mo✓ | RM1,215/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,316✓ | RM3,337 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,302 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.51 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM24,093 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.4 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 30 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 208 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 288 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 58.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,434 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | 480 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Giti GitiComfort F50 | GitiControl P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Multi-Collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | 19 Level 2+ ADAS: RCTA with Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Evasive Steering Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Door Opening Warning, Active Speed Limiter, Rear Collision Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Six-way Power Driver and Four-way Power Passenger Seats, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Split-folding (up to 1,284 L cargo) |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade | Panoramic Glass Roof (1.45 m) |
| 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 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Interactive Multi-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 13.2" 2K Touchscreen + 8" Digital Cluster, 8 Speakers, 50W Ventilated Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry and Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Integrated Cruise Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 540-degree HD Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/200,000 km |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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O5 vs J5 EV FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is the better choice for EV driving, with 208 hp, 402 km range, 130 kW DC charging and a 480-litre boot. Choose the Chery O5 for lower purchase cost, lower road tax and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV costs RM118,800, which is RM2,000 more than the Chery O5 at RM116,800.
Which one has the larger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has the larger boot at 480 litres, compared with 378 litres in the Chery O5. That is a 102-litre advantage.
How long does charging take?
The J5 EV's 58.9 kWh battery takes about 5.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak.