Ford Everest vs Omoda Jaecoo J8
Verdict
The Ford Everest is the pricier, more utilitarian choice at RM266,388 beside the RM178,800 Omoda Jaecoo J8, and the RM87,588 gap mostly buys a seven-seat, rear-drive diesel SUV with an 80-litre tank and taller 1,841 mm body. The J8 counters hard on road-biased numbers: 246 hp versus 167 hp, 9.0 seconds to 100 km/h, 200 km/h top speed, seven-year warranty and AEB. But it seats five, is front-drive and has a smaller 65-litre tank.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, rear-wheel drive, diesel torque and an 80-litre tank more than outright power or warranty length.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want a lower-priced five-seat SUV with 246 hp, AEB and a seven-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM266,388; Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800
- Seats: Ford Everest 7; Omoda Jaecoo J8 5
- Power and torque: Ford Everest 167 hp/405 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp/385 Nm
- Drivetrain and fuel: Ford Everest diesel RWD; Omoda Jaecoo J8 petrol FWD
- Size: Ford Everest 4,914/1,923/1,841 mm; Omoda Jaecoo J8 4,820/1,930/1,699 mm
- Warranty: Ford Everest 3 years; Omoda Jaecoo J8 7 years
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin
- 405 Nm diesel torque
- Larger 80-litre fuel tank
- RM87,588 dearer
- Lower 167 hp output
- Three-year warranty
J8
- Stronger 246 hp output
- Seven-year warranty
- AEB fitted
- Five seats only
- Front-wheel drive only
- Smaller 65-litre tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388 | RM 178,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Single Turbo | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 246 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 385 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Six-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,820 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 1,892 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Ladderframe | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available For Second Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 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 | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 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 Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | 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.
Everest vs J8 FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Omoda Jaecoo J8 better?
The Ford Everest is better for seven-seat family use and diesel range. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is better value on paper, with more power, AEB and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM87,588 more than the Omoda Jaecoo J8.
Which one has more space for passengers?
The Ford Everest has the advantage for passenger carrying because it has seven seats. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 has five seats.