Verdict
The Chery O5 asks RM8,820 more, but that gap buys a much fuller safety and convenience brief: six airbags, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, a 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control. Its 1.5-litre turbo also makes 145 hp and 230 Nm against the Captur’s 120 hp and 205 Nm, while the 378-litre boot is effectively tied with the Renault’s 377 litres. The Captur is 254 kg lighter, uses 5.9 L/100 km on its rated figure and carries lower RM85 annual road tax. Choose based on equipment versus running-cost priorities.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want the stronger 145 hp/230 Nm powertrain, six airbags and active safety systems including autonomous braking and lane-keep assist.
Pick the Renault Captur if lower purchase price, RM85 annual road tax, a 1,180 kg kerb weight and its 5.9 L/100 km rated economy matter more than equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; Renault Captur RM107,980.
- Engine output: Chery O5 145 hp and 230 Nm; Renault Captur 120 hp and 205 Nm.
- Kerb weight: Chery O5 1,434 kg; Renault Captur 1,180 kg.
- Dimensions: Chery O5 4,400 mm long with a 2,630 mm wheelbase; Renault Captur 4,122 mm and 2,606 mm.
- Safety equipment: Chery O5 has six airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keep assist; Renault Captur has four airbags and neither system.
- Wheels: Chery O5 18-inch alloys with 215/55R18 tyres; Renault Captur 17-inch alloys with 205/55R17 tyres.
O5
- 145 hp and 230 Nm 1.5-litre turbo
- Six airbags, autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring
- 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and powered boot
- Costs RM8,820 more
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM85
- Heavier at 1,434 kg versus 1,180 kg
Captur
- Lower RM107,980 purchase price
- Rated at 5.9 L/100 km
- Navigation and 24-hour roadside assistance with mobility solutions
- 120 hp and 205 Nm trail the O5’s 145 hp and 230 Nm
- Four airbags versus six, with no autonomous braking or lane-keep assist
- No reverse camera, front parking sensors or rear air-con vents
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,800 | RM107,980✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM85✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-Valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,197 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp✓ | 120 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Getrag |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 192 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,122 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,567 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Weight | 1,434 kg | 1,180 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 377 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Giti GitiComfort F50 | Continental Eco Contact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| 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 Passenger, Front Side |
| 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 two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Halogen 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone automatic climate control |
| 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 |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 7" Touchscreen with GPS, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Mobility Solutions |
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 Captur FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or Renault Captur better?
The Chery O5 is the better-equipped choice, adding six airbags, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, a 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control. The Renault Captur suits buyers prioritising lower cost, lower road tax and its 5.9 L/100 km rated economy.
What is the price difference?
The Chery O5 costs RM116,800 and the Renault Captur costs RM107,980, so the O5 is RM8,820 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot and stronger engine?
The O5 has the marginally larger 378-litre boot against 377 litres in the Captur, and its 1.5-litre turbo makes 145 hp and 230 Nm. The Captur’s 1.2-litre turbo produces 120 hp and 205 Nm.