Verdict
The Tiggo 8 makes the stronger case for a seven-seat household, pairing its 18.3-kWh plug-in hybrid battery with a stated 90 km EV range and a 3.3-kW V2L outlet. Its RM19,000 saving matters too. But the five-seat J8 is markedly larger at 4,820 mm long with a 2,820 mm wheelbase, and its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine produces 246 hp and 385 Nm against the Tiggo’s 139 hp and 215 Nm engine. Pick the J8 for its extra power and cabin equipment, not passenger count.
Tiggo 8
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats and want 90 km of stated EV range from an 18.3-kWh plug-in hybrid battery.
J8
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want the 246 hp, 385 Nm 2.0-litre turbo engine, a larger footprint and more convenience hardware.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 8 has 7 seats; Omoda Jaecoo J8 has 5 seats.
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 8 has a 1,498 cc PHEV engine rated at 139 hp and 215 Nm plus a 201 hp, 310 Nm motor; Omoda Jaecoo J8 has a 1,998 cc petrol engine rated…
- Electric capability: Chery Tiggo 8 has an 18.3-kWh battery, 90 km EV range, 6.
- Size: Chery Tiggo 8 is 4,725 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and has a 2,710 mm wheelbase; Omoda Jaecoo J8 is 4,820 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and has a 2,820 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 8 is RM120 per year; Omoda Jaecoo J8 is RM439 per year.
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats instead of five.
- 18.3-kWh PHEV battery with 90 km EV range and 3.3-kW V2L.
- Front-centre and driver’s knee airbags, plus a tyre repair kit.
- No panoramic sunroof, head-up display or auto parking.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the J8’s full-size spare tyre.
J8
- 246 hp and 385 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Larger 4,820 mm body and 2,820 mm wheelbase.
- Panoramic sunroof, head-up display and auto parking.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8’s seven.
- Petrol-only powertrain; it has no stated EV range, battery or charging capability.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120 for the Tiggo 8.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM178,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| 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 | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 246 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 385 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,820 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,892 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 200 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and 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 |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic 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 For Second Row 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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-folding and Reclining |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-Speaker Sony Sound System |
| 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 |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 | — |
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.
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Tiggo 8 vs J8 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Omoda Jaecoo J8 better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for seven-seat use and plug-in hybrid driving, with 90 km of stated EV range. The J8 is better if you prioritise its 246 hp, 385 Nm petrol engine, larger dimensions, panoramic sunroof, head-up display and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM19,000 more than the Chery Tiggo 8: RM178,800 against RM159,800.
Which SUV is better for carrying seven people?
The Chery Tiggo 8, because it has seven seats, seven three-point seat belts and a 50:50 split-folding last row. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is a five-seater.