Verdict
At RM146,800, the Omoda E5 costs RM12,100 less than the RM158,900 Jimny yet brings five doors, five seats and a 378-litre boot, against three, four and 85 litres. Its 201 hp electric motor and 430 km range make it the better fit for daily Malaysian commuting, provided charging suits your routine. The Jimny is the specialist choice: its 100 hp petrol engine, 4AT and part-time four-wheel drive with low range suit buyers who need that hardware. It also has a full-size spare, but gives up space and performance.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want a RM146,800 EV with 430 km range, five seats and a 378-litre boot for everyday use.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if part-time four-wheel drive with low range and a full-size spare matter more than cabin and boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Suzuki Jimny RM158,900.
- Power and torque: Chery Omoda E5 201 hp and 340 Nm; Suzuki Jimny 100 hp and 130 Nm.
- Driveline: Chery Omoda E5 front-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny all-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Range/fuel economy: Chery Omoda E5 430 km EV range; Suzuki Jimny 6.8 L/100 km petrol economy.
- Practicality: Chery Omoda E5 has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 378-litre boot; Suzuki Jimny has 3 doors, 4 seats and an 85-litre boot.
- Dimensions: Chery Omoda E5 is 4,424 mm long with a 2,630 mm wheelbase; Suzuki Jimny is 3,480 mm long with a 2,250 mm wheelbase.
Omoda E5
- 430 km range from a 61 kWh battery
- 201 hp and 340 Nm, with a 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats and a 378-litre boot
- Front-wheel drive versus the Jimny's part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare tyre
- RM160 annual road tax versus RM120
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre
- Shorter 3,480 mm body
- RM12,100 dearer than the Omoda E5
- 85-litre boot versus 378 litres
- Three doors and four seats versus five doors and five seats
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800✓ | RM158,900 |
| 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 | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 3,480 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,435 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 85 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 | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (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" Grey Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| 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 |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| 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 | Adaptive 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 | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 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 for sale
Omoda E5 vs Jimny FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Suzuki Jimny better?
The Omoda E5 is better for daily use, with 430 km range, five seats and a 378-litre boot. Choose the Jimny only if its part-time four-wheel drive with low range is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny costs RM12,100 more than the Chery Omoda E5: RM158,900 versus RM146,800.
Which one is quicker?
The Omoda E5 is the clear performance choice, producing 201 hp and 340 Nm and reaching 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. The Jimny has 100 hp and 130 Nm.