Chery O5 vs Omoda Jaecoo J5
Verdict
Both are CKD B-segment petrol SUVs with five seats, 1.5-litre engines, 145 hp, front-wheel drive, six airbags, AEB, seven-year warranties and RM120 road tax. The Chery O5 costs RM116,800 against the Omoda Jaecoo J5 at RM108,000, so the RM8,800 gap mainly buys 20 Nm more torque, a wet dual-clutch gearbox, 20 mm more length and 10 mm more wheelbase. But the J5 hits back with a much larger 480-litre boot versus 378 litres, plus a wider and taller body. For most families, that boot is hard to ignore.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want the stronger 230 Nm torque figure, wet dual-clutch automatic and slightly longer footprint.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 if boot space and a lower purchase price matter more than the O5’s extra torque.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; Omoda Jaecoo J5 RM108,000
- Torque: Chery O5 230 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 210 Nm
- Transmission: Chery O5 wet dual-clutch automatic; Omoda Jaecoo J5 CVT automatic
- Size: Chery O5 4,400 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,588 mm tall; Omoda Jaecoo J5 4,380 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,650 mm tall
- Wheelbase: Chery O5 2,630 mm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 2,620 mm
- Boot space: Chery O5 378 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J5 480 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 116,800 | RM 108,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 145 hp | 145 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 210 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.2 s |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 378 L | 480 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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.
O5
- 230 Nm gives it 20 Nm more torque
- Wet dual-clutch automatic
- Slightly longer body and wheelbase
- Costs RM8,800 more
- Boot is only 378 litres
- No 0-100 km/h or top speed figure stated
J5
- Lower purchase price
- Larger 480-litre boot
- Wider and taller body
- 210 Nm is 20 Nm down on the Chery O5
- CVT instead of the O5’s wet dual-clutch automatic
- Shorter length and wheelbase
O5 vs J5 FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or Omoda Jaecoo J5 better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 is the more practical buy on paper, mainly because it is cheaper and has a 480-litre boot. Pick the Chery O5 if you value its 230 Nm torque and wet dual-clutch gearbox more.
What is the price difference?
The Chery O5 is RM8,800 dearer than the Omoda Jaecoo J5. That gap lines up with the O5’s extra 20 Nm of torque, wet dual-clutch automatic and slightly longer wheelbase.
Which SUV has the bigger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 has the bigger boot at 480 litres. The Chery O5 has 378 litres, so the J5 gives you an extra 102 litres for luggage.