Chery Tiggo 8 vs Omoda Jaecoo J7
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 against the Omoda Jaecoo J7’s RM138,800, so the RM21,000 gap buys a larger D-segment, seven-seat plug-in hybrid with 90 km EV range, a 18.3 kWh LFP battery and DC charging at 40 kW. The J7 counters as the sharper-value five-seat petrol SUV: its 1.6 turbo makes 194 hp and 290 Nm, it has a bigger 412-litre boot, and it adds kit such as a panoramic sunroof, head-up display and powered boot.
Tiggo 8
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats and can make use of its 90 km EV range, DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L function.
J7
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J7 if five seats are enough and you want the lower RM138,800 price, stronger petrol engine figures and more listed convenience kit.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Omoda Jaecoo J7 RM138,800
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 8 7; Omoda Jaecoo J7 5
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 8 1.5 petrol plug-in hybrid with 201 hp/310 Nm motor; Omoda Jaecoo J7 1.6 petrol turbo with no motor
- EV hardware: Chery Tiggo 8 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range; Omoda Jaecoo J7 none
- Size: Chery Tiggo 8 4,725 mm long with 2,710 mm wheelbase; Omoda Jaecoo J7 4,500 mm long with 2,672 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J7 412 litres
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats in a larger D-segment body
- Plug-in hybrid hardware with 90 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging
- Ventilated front seats and 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty
- RM21,000 more expensive
- Much smaller listed boot: 193 litres versus 412 litres
- No panoramic sunroof, head-up display or navigation
J7
- Lower price at RM138,800
- Stronger petrol engine figures: 194 hp and 290 Nm
- Adds panoramic sunroof, head-up display, navigation and powered boot
- Only five seats versus the Chery Tiggo 8’s seven
- No plug-in hybrid EV driving range, DC charging or V2L
- Shorter body and wheelbase: 4,500 mm and 2,672 mm versus 4,725 mm and 2,710 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800 | RM 138,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-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 | 4,725 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,672 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 412 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | 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 | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger 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 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 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 Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 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 | Remote Control Activation | 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 8 vs J7 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Omoda Jaecoo J7 better?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is better for seven-seat use and plug-in hybrid driving. The Omoda Jaecoo J7 is better value if five seats are enough, with a lower price, stronger petrol engine figures and more listed convenience features.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800, while the Omoda Jaecoo J7 costs RM138,800. That makes the Tiggo 8 RM21,000 more expensive.
Which one has more boot space?
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 has the larger listed boot at 412 litres. The Chery Tiggo 8 is listed at 193 litres, but it trades that for a third row and seven-seat layout.