Chery Tiggo 9 vs Omoda Jaecoo J8
Verdict
At RM166,800 against RM178,800, the Chery Tiggo 9 gives a Malaysian buyer more usable hardware: seven seats instead of five, AWD instead of FWD, 448 litres of boot space instead of 200 litres, and 10 airbags instead of six. It is also quicker, with 251 hp, 390 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is slightly longer and wider, with a 2,820 mm wheelbase and a conventional automatic, but the numbers favour the Tiggo 9 for family use.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, AWD, the bigger 448-litre boot and the lower RM166,800 price.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want a five-seat D-segment SUV with a conventional automatic and the longer 2,820 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 9 7; Omoda Jaecoo J8 5
- Drivetrain/transmission: Chery Tiggo 9 AWD with wet dual-clutch automatic; Omoda Jaecoo J8 FWD with conventional automatic
- Performance: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp, 390 Nm, 8.0 s 0-100 km/h; Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp, 385 Nm, 9.0 s
- Size: Chery Tiggo 9 4,810 mm long, 1,925 mm wide, 2,800 mm wheelbase; Omoda Jaecoo J8 4,820 mm, 1,930 mm, 2,820 mm
- Boot and airbags: Chery Tiggo 9 448 litres and 10 airbags; Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres and 6 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800✓ | RM 178,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 251 hp✓ | 246 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 385 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s✓ | 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,820 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Boot space | 448 L✓ | 200 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 65 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 439 |
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 9
- Seven-seat cabin
- AWD with 251 hp and 390 Nm
- 448-litre boot and 10 airbags
- Shorter 2,800 mm wheelbase
- Uses a wet dual-clutch automatic, not a conventional automatic
- 8.3 L/100 km fuel economy, with no J8 figure to compare
J8
- Longer 2,820 mm wheelbase
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Same seven-year warranty and RM439 road tax
- RM12,000 more expensive
- Five seats and only 200 litres of boot space
- FWD, slower 9.0-second 0-100 km/h time and six airbags
Tiggo 9 vs J8 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Omoda Jaecoo J8 better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is better on these numbers. It costs RM12,000 less, has seven seats, AWD, more power, quicker acceleration, a larger boot and more airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is RM12,000 cheaper, at RM166,800 versus RM178,800 for the Omoda Jaecoo J8.
Which SUV has more space?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is more practical, with seven seats and 448 litres of boot space. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 has five seats and 200 litres, though its wheelbase is longer at 2,820 mm versus 2,800 mm.