Chery Tiggo 9 vs Omoda Jaecoo C9
Verdict
At RM166,800 versus RM168,800, this is very close money, but the two SUVs are aimed at different homes. The Chery Tiggo 9 is the family hauler: seven seats, AWD, 10 airbags and quoted 8.0-second 0-100 km/h performance. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 answers with a bigger 660-litre boot, slightly higher outputs at 257 hp and 400 Nm, and the same 2,800 mm wheelbase. If you only need five seats, the C9’s luggage space is hard to ignore.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, AWD and the stronger airbag count.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want five-seat space with the larger boot and slightly stronger engine outputs.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 9 7; Omoda Jaecoo C9 5
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp/400 Nm
- Driven wheels: Chery Tiggo 9 AWD; Omoda Jaecoo C9 FWD
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448 litres; Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres
- Airbags: Chery Tiggo 9 10; Omoda Jaecoo C9 8
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800✓ | RM 168,800 |
| 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 | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Boot space | 448 L | 660 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 65 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10✓ | 8 |
| 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 seats for bigger families
- AWD rather than FWD
- 10 airbags, two more than the C9
- 448-litre boot is smaller than the C9’s 660 litres
- Slightly lower outputs at 251 hp and 390 Nm
- Wet dual-clutch automatic may not suit buyers who prefer a conventional automatic
C9
- 660-litre boot with rear seats in place
- Higher outputs at 257 hp and 400 Nm
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Five seats only
- FWD, while the Tiggo 9 gets AWD
- Eight airbags versus 10 in the Tiggo 9
Tiggo 9 vs C9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is better for seven-seat family use and AWD. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is better if you only need five seats and want the larger 660-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM2,000 more than the Chery Tiggo 9.
Which SUV has more luggage space?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has more boot space, at 660 litres against the Chery Tiggo 9’s 448 litres.