Chery O5: C5 vs T34
Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer comparing new against outgoing, the Chery O5 C5 is the cleaner on-paper buy: it costs RM99,800 against RM116,800, yet gets 156 hp versus 145 hp, with the same 230 Nm. The RM17,000 gap does not buy more cabin size, boot space, airbags or warranty, because both are 4,400 mm long, have 378 litres of boot space, six airbags, AEB and a seven-year warranty. The T34’s main mechanical difference is its wet dual-clutch automatic instead of the C5’s CVT.
Pick the Chery O5 C5 if you want the lower price, higher power output and a listed 6.9 L/100 km fuel economy figure.
Pick the Chery O5 T34 if you specifically prefer the wet dual-clutch automatic and accept paying more without extra size, torque or safety count.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 C5 RM99,800; Chery O5 T34 RM116,800
- Power: Chery O5 C5 156 hp; Chery O5 T34 145 hp
- Transmission: Chery O5 C5 CVT automatic; Chery O5 T34 wet dual-clutch automatic
- Fuel economy: Chery O5 C5 6.9 L/100 km; Chery O5 T34 not stated
- CO₂: Chery O5 C5 164 g/km; Chery O5 T34 not stated
- Boot space: Chery O5 C5 378 L; Chery O5 T34 378 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 99,800✓ | RM 116,800 |
| 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 | 156 hp✓ | 145 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 164 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,588 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,630 mm |
| Boot space | 378 L | 378 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 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.
C5
- RM17,000 cheaper
- Higher 156 hp output
- Fuel economy figure is stated
- CVT instead of wet dual-clutch
- Same 378 L boot as the pricier T34
- No extra torque over T34
T34
- Wet dual-clutch automatic
- Same 230 Nm torque as C5
- Same six airbags and AEB
- Costs RM17,000 more
- Lower 145 hp output
- No listed fuel economy or CO₂ figure
C5 vs T34 FAQ
Is the Chery O5 C5 or Chery O5 T34 better?
The Chery O5 C5 is the better on-paper buy. It is RM17,000 cheaper, has 11 hp more, matches the T34 for torque, boot space, airbags, AEB, road tax and warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Chery O5 C5 costs RM99,800 and the Chery O5 T34 costs RM116,800, so the T34 is RM17,000 more expensive.
Do the Chery O5 C5 and Chery O5 T34 differ in size?
No. Both are B-segment SUVs measuring 4,400 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,588 mm tall, with a 2,630 mm wheelbase and 378-litre boot.