Verdict
These EVs serve radically different Malaysian briefs. The RM368,690 Denza Z9 GT costs RM203,690 more, but brings 1,140 hp from three motors, AWD, a 122.49-kWh battery and 600 km of range. Its 495-litre boot and 3,125-mm wheelbase also suit five-up long-distance use better. The Renault Zoe is the far cheaper, far lighter 1,502-kg B-segment hatchback, with a 395-km range and useful 22-kW AC charging. But its RM50 annual road tax is a major running-cost advantage over the Denza’s RM9,140.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you need 600 km of EV range, 1,140 hp AWD performance and substantially more rear-seat, boot and driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the Renault Zoe if RM165,000 pricing, RM50 annual road tax, a compact 4,087-mm body and 22-kW AC charging matter more than outright pace and space.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; Renault Zoe RM165,000.
- Motor output: Denza Z9 GT 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; Renault Zoe 108 hp and 225 Nm.
- Battery and range: Denza Z9 GT 122.49 kWh and 600 km; Renault Zoe 52.0 kWh and 395 km.
- Driveline: Denza Z9 GT three motors with AWD; Renault Zoe one motor with FWD.
- Dimensions and boot: Denza Z9 GT is 5,180 mm long with 495 litres; Renault Zoe is 4,087 mm long with 338 litres.
- Charging and road tax: Denza Z9 GT takes 11-kW AC and costs RM9,140 yearly; Renault Zoe takes 22-kW AC and costs RM50 yearly.
Z9 GT
- 600-km range from a 122.49-kWh battery.
- 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and AWD.
- 495-litre boot, air suspension and powered ventilated front seats with massage.
- RM203,690 more expensive.
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM50.
- 11-kW AC charging rate is lower than the Zoe’s 22 kW.
Zoe
- RM165,000 price and RM50 annual road tax.
- 22-kW AC charging capability.
- Compact 4,087-mm length and 1,502-kg weight.
- 395-km range trails the Denza’s 600 km.
- 108 hp and 225 Nm from one front-driven motor versus 1,140 hp AWD.
- 338-litre boot is 157 litres smaller, and it lacks the Denza’s 360-degree camera and autonomous braking system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 3 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm✓ | 225 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh✓ | 52.0 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km✓ | 395 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22.0 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW✓ | 50.0 kW |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | — | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Renault |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 4,087 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,787 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,588 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 1,502 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 338 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 195/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 195/55R16 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Continental ContiEcoContact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on front passenger seat, two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | 7" Touchscreen Easy Link with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | — |
| 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 |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Fridges | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage Battery Warranty | 5 Years/100,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery and Electric Drivetrain |
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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Z9 GT vs Zoe FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Renault Zoe better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for range, performance, space and equipment: 600 km, 1,140 hp, AWD and a 495-litre boot. The Renault Zoe is the more rational low-cost choice at RM165,000 with RM50 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM368,690 and the Renault Zoe costs RM165,000, so the gap is RM203,690.
Which has better charging capability?
The Denza Z9 GT has the higher quoted DC charging rate at 1,500 kW versus 50 kW, plus 4-kW V2L. The Renault Zoe wins for AC charging at 22 kW, compared with the Denza’s 11 kW.