Verdict
The RM17,400 dearer Omoda E5 is the cleaner choice for buyers who can charge regularly: its 61 kWh battery delivers 430 km of EV range, versus the Tiggo 7’s 18.3 kWh and 90 km. It also charges faster at 9.9 kW AC and 80 kW DC. But the Tiggo 7 is the more practical, larger C-segment SUV, with a 475-litre boot, 60-litre fuel tank and eight airbags. Its plug-in hybrid setup suits long-distance use without relying solely on charging.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if 430 km electric range, 80 kW DC charging and 340 Nm matter more than boot space and a petrol backup.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you want the RM17,400 saving, a 475-litre boot, 60-litre fuel tank and plug-in hybrid flexibility.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda E5 RM146,800; Tiggo 7 RM129,400.
- EV range: Omoda E5 430 km; Tiggo 7 90 km.
- Battery capacity: Omoda E5 61 kWh; Tiggo 7 18.3 kWh.
- Charging: Omoda E5 9.9 kW AC and 80 kW DC; Tiggo 7 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC.
- Boot space: Omoda E5 378 litres; Tiggo 7 475 litres.
- Airbags: Omoda E5 six; Tiggo 7 eight.
Omoda E5
- 430 km EV range from a 61 kWh battery.
- 80 kW DC and 9.9 kW AC charging.
- 340 Nm motor torque and a claimed 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Costs RM17,400 more.
- 378-litre boot is 97 litres smaller.
- Six airbags versus the Tiggo 7’s eight.
Tiggo 7
- RM129,400 price saves RM17,400.
- 475-litre boot and 60-litre fuel tank.
- Eight airbags, plus heated and ventilated front seats.
- 90 km EV range is 340 km shorter.
- 40 kW DC and 6.6 kW AC charging are slower.
- 310 Nm motor torque trails the Omoda E5’s 340 Nm.
What the Omoda E5 has over the Tiggo 7
What the Tiggo 7 has over the Omoda E5
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 Tiggo 7: 475 litres against 378.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800 | RM129,400✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,500/mo | RM1,320/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,065 | RM3,644✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,261 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.30 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM27,426 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 6.2 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 77 mm × 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 310 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 61 kWh✓ | 18.3 kWh |
| EV Range | 430 km✓ | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 9.9 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW✓ | 40 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | DHT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 4,553 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,696 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,795 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | 475 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, 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 rear seats | Available for two outer rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated and Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vent | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 24.6" Curved Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty |
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 November 2026.
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Omoda E5 vs Tiggo 7 FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Chery Tiggo 7 better?
The Omoda E5 is better for regular electric driving, with 430 km range and 80 kW DC charging. The Tiggo 7 is better for space and petrol-backed flexibility, with a 475-litre boot and 60-litre tank.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Omoda E5 costs RM146,800 and the Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,400, so the Omoda E5 is RM17,400 more expensive.
Which one has the longer electric range?
The Omoda E5 has the longer EV range at 430 km from its 61 kWh battery. The Tiggo 7 manages 90 km from an 18.3 kWh battery before its plug-in hybrid petrol system is needed.
How long does charging take?
The Omoda E5's 61.0 kWh battery takes about 6.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 55 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 80 kW peak.