Verdict
At RM146,800, the Chery Omoda E5 costs RM53,150 less than the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door yet brings five seats, a 378-litre boot and a 61 kWh battery rated for 430 km. Its 201 hp motor also reaches 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, a full 10 seconds ahead of the Jimny. The Suzuki’s case is far narrower: its part-time four-wheel drive with low range and full-size spare suit rougher routes, but its 100 hp petrol drivetrain, four seats and 211-litre boot demand real compromises for daily Malaysian family use.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want the quicker, roomier five-seat SUV with 430 km EV range and far more driver assistance for less money.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if part-time four-wheel drive with low range and a full-size spare matter more than pace, cabin space and price.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Performance: Omoda E5 201 hp, 340 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds; Jimny 5-Door 100 hp, 130 Nm and 17.2 seconds.
- Range/fuel: Omoda E5 has a 61 kWh battery and 430 km EV range; Jimny 5-Door has a 40-litre petrol tank.
- Driveline: Omoda E5 front-wheel drive; Jimny 5-Door part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Practicality: Omoda E5 has five seats and a 378-litre boot; Jimny 5-Door has four seats and a 211-litre boot.
- Warranty: Omoda E5 gets seven years/150,000 km plus eight years/160,000 km for battery and drive unit; Jimny 5-Door gets three years/100,000 km.
Omoda E5
- 201 hp and 340 Nm motor; 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats and a 378-litre boot.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Jimny’s part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare.
- RM160 annual road tax versus the Jimny’s RM120.
Jimny 5-Door
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre.
- Taller 1,720 mm body and 195/80R15 tyres.
- RM53,150 more expensive.
- Only four seats and a 211-litre boot, against five seats and 378 litres.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800✓ | RM199,950 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 61 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 9.9 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vent | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 24.6" Curved Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Sony Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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.
Used Omoda E5 & Jimny 5-Door for sale
Omoda E5 vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Omoda E5 is the better daily-use choice: it is cheaper, seats five, carries 378 litres and does 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. Choose the Jimny 5-Door only when its low-range four-wheel drive is a priority.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM53,150 more than the Chery Omoda E5.
Which one has more space for passengers and luggage?
The Omoda E5 does. It has five seats and a 378-litre boot, while the Jimny 5-Door has four seats and a 211-litre boot.