Verdict
Just RM861 separates these two, but they serve very different Malaysian use cases. The Denza B8 brings seven seats, a 91.5-litre fuel tank and 100 km of EV range, so it can carry a larger family without relying solely on public charging. Its 147-litre boot is tight, though. The Jaguar I-Pace is a five-seat EV with a much larger 90 kWh battery, 440 km range and 656-litre boot. Both are AWD and reach 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds; the Jaguar makes more sense for drivers committed to electric running, while the Denza prioritises passenger capacity.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, plug-in-hybrid flexibility and a full-size spare tyre.
Pick the Jaguar I-Pace if you want 440 km of EV range and a 656-litre boot in a smaller five-seat SUV.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Jaguar I-Pace RM460,800.
- Powertrain and range: Denza B8 petrol plug-in hybrid with 100 km EV range; Jaguar I-Pace electric with 440 km range.
- Battery: Denza B8 36.8 kWh LFP; Jaguar I-Pace 90 kWh lithium-ion.
- Seating and boot space: Denza B8 seven seats and 147 litres; Jaguar I-Pace five seats and 656 litres.
- Size: Denza B8 is 5,195 mm long and 1,905 mm tall; Jaguar I-Pace is 4,682 mm long and 1,565 mm tall.
- DC charging and road tax: Denza B8 120 kW and RM439 yearly; Jaguar I-Pace 100 kW and RM545 yearly.
B8
- Seven seats with a power-reclining, sliding second row and third-row ventilation.
- 120 kW DC charging and a 91.5-litre fuel tank.
- Full-size spare tyre; six-year, 150,000 km vehicle warranty.
- Only 100 km of EV range versus the I-Pace's 440 km.
- 147-litre boot is 509 litres smaller than the I-Pace's.
- No navigation or head-up display.
I-Pace
- 440 km EV range from a 90 kWh battery.
- 656-litre boot despite its shorter 4,682 mm body.
- Navigation, head-up display and a powered contactless-opening boot.
- Five seats versus the Denza B8's seven.
- 100 kW DC charging is 20 kW below the Denza B8.
- No full-size spare tyre, front foglamps or night vision.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939✓ | RM460,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM545 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp✓ | 395 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm✓ | 696 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | 90 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 100 km | 440 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW✓ | 100 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,682 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,990 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 656 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Goodyear Eagle F1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For all seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 10" Pivi Pro Infotainment 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 Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| 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 | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery 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.
Used B8 & I-Pace for sale
B8 vs I-Pace FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Jaguar I-Pace better?
The Jaguar I-Pace is better for long electric-only trips and luggage, with 440 km range and a 656-litre boot. The Denza B8 is better for seven occupants and plug-in-hybrid flexibility, but its EV range is only 100 km.
What is the price difference?
The Jaguar I-Pace costs RM460,800 and the Denza B8 costs RM459,939, so the Jaguar is RM861 more expensive.
Which one charges faster on DC power?
The Denza B8 has the higher DC charging rate at 120 kW, against 100 kW for the Jaguar I-Pace. Both use CCS DC charging and accept 11 kW AC charging through a Type 2 connector.