Chery Omoda E5 vs Suzuki Fronx
Verdict
The RM1,088 gap is tiny, but the Chery Omoda E5 gives Malaysian buyers the stronger set of hard numbers: 201 hp and 340 Nm from a single front motor, a 61.0 kWh LFP battery, 430 km WLTP range and 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. It is also larger, with a 378-litre boot against 308 litres. The Suzuki Fronx counters with petrol hybrid/REV running and a smaller 3,995 mm footprint, but its 100 hp and three-year warranty look thin here.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want the quicker, roomier EV with 430 km WLTP range and a seven-year warranty.
Pick the Suzuki Fronx if you prefer petrol hybrid/REV use, a 37-litre fuel tank and the smaller 3,995 mm body.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Suzuki Fronx RM147,888
- Power and torque: Chery 201 hp/340 Nm; Suzuki 100 hp/138 Nm
- Energy or fuel storage: Chery 61.0 kWh battery; Suzuki 37 L fuel tank
- Size: Chery 4,424 mm long/1,830 mm wide; Suzuki 3,995 mm long/1,765 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Chery 2,630 mm/378 L; Suzuki 2,520 mm/308 L
- Warranty: Chery 7 years; Suzuki 3 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 146,800✓ | RM 147,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Single motor | — |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 172 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 61.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 430 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Boot space | 378 L✓ | 308 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 37 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | — |
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.
Omoda E5
- 430 km WLTP range from a 61.0 kWh LFP battery
- 201 hp, 340 Nm and 7.2-second 0-100 km/h
- Longer 2,630 mm wheelbase and bigger 378 L boot
- Needs EV charging; no fuel tank backup
- Larger 4,424 mm length than the Fronx
- Front-wheel drive only
Fronx
- Petrol hybrid/REV with a 37 L fuel tank
- Shorter 3,995 mm length and 1,765 mm width
- Six airbags and AEB match the Chery
- 100 hp and 138 Nm trail the Chery’s 201 hp and 340 Nm
- Smaller 308 L boot
- Three-year warranty against seven years
Omoda E5 vs Fronx FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Suzuki Fronx better?
The Chery Omoda E5 is better on paper: it has more power, more torque, a bigger boot, a longer warranty and 430 km WLTP range. Choose the Suzuki Fronx only if petrol hybrid/REV use and the smaller body suit you better.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Fronx costs RM1,088 more than the Chery Omoda E5. The Chery is priced at RM146,800, while the Suzuki is RM147,888.
Which one is bigger and has more boot space?
The Chery Omoda E5 is bigger: 4,424 mm long with a 2,630 mm wheelbase and 378 L boot. The Suzuki Fronx is 3,995 mm long, has a 2,520 mm wheelbase and a 308 L boot.