Chery Tiggo 7 vs Omoda Jaecoo J7
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 7 is RM9,000 cheaper and gives Malaysian buyers a plug-in hybrid set-up with an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range, plus the bigger 475-litre boot. The Omoda Jaecoo J7 is the stronger petrol SUV on paper, with 194 hp and 290 Nm against the Chery’s 139 hp and 215 Nm, and it has a stated 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time. Both are CKD, five-seat C-segment SUVs with RM120 road tax and seven-year warranties, so the choice is really electrification and luggage space versus petrol performance.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can charge at home and want the cheaper SUV with 90 km EV range and a 475-litre boot.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J7 if you want the stronger petrol option, with 194 hp, 290 Nm and a quoted 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,800; Omoda Jaecoo J7 RM138,800
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 7 139 hp/215 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J7 194 hp/290 Nm
- Electrification: Chery Tiggo 7 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range; Omoda Jaecoo J7 no battery or EV range
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 7 475 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J7 412 litres
- Size: Chery Tiggo 7 4,553 mm long/1,696 mm tall; Omoda Jaecoo J7 4,500 mm long/1,680 mm tall
- Airbags: Chery Tiggo 7 8; Omoda Jaecoo J7 7
Tiggo 7
- RM9,000 lower price
- 90 km EV range from an 18.3 kWh battery
- Larger 475-litre boot
- Lower 139 hp and 215 Nm outputs
- No quoted 0-100 km/h or top speed here
- Single-ratio automatic may not suit buyers who want a conventional petrol SUV feel
J7
- Stronger 194 hp and 290 Nm engine
- Quoted 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Wet dual-clutch automatic
- RM9,000 dearer
- Smaller 412-litre boot
- No EV range or plug-in hybrid running
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,800✓ | RM 138,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 194 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-iron Phosphate | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 7-speed Dual-clutch Gearbox |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,672 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 412 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Cooper Evolution CTT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| 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 on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated and Heated | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 14.8-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Sony Sound System, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| 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, 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 | — |
| Ownership | ||
| 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.
Tiggo 7 vs J7 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Omoda Jaecoo J7 better?
The Chery Tiggo 7 is better for plug-in hybrid use, a lower price and boot space. The Omoda Jaecoo J7 is better for petrol performance, with 194 hp, 290 Nm and a quoted 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 costs RM9,000 more than the Chery Tiggo 7. The Chery is RM129,800, while the Omoda Jaecoo J7 is RM138,800.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Chery Tiggo 7 has the bigger boot at 475 litres. The Omoda Jaecoo J7 has 412 litres, so the Chery gives you an extra 63 litres for luggage.