Ford Everest vs Omoda Jaecoo C9
Verdict
The Ford Everest and Omoda Jaecoo C9 are very different SUVs. At RM266,388 versus RM168,800, the RM97,588 gap buys the Everest two extra seats, a taller 1,841 mm body, an 80-litre diesel tank and a truck/4X4 positioning. The C9 counters hard on paper: 257 hp against 167 hp, 660 litres of boot space against 259 litres, eight airbags against seven, AEB and a seven-year warranty. Torque is almost level, with the Everest at 405 Nm and the C9 at 400 Nm.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, diesel range from an 80-litre tank and the taller truck/4X4 SUV format.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want the lower price, stronger power figure, bigger five-seat boot, AEB and longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM266,388; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800
- Seats: Ford Everest 7; Omoda Jaecoo C9 5
- Power and torque: Ford Everest 167 hp/405 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp/400 Nm
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres
- Warranty: Ford Everest 3 years; Omoda Jaecoo C9 7 years
- Safety kit: Ford Everest 7 airbags and no AEB listed; Omoda Jaecoo C9 8 airbags and AEB
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin
- Diesel engine with 80-litre fuel tank
- Taller body and longer 2,900 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM97,588 more
- Lower power at 167 hp
- No AEB listed
C9
- Much lower price
- 257 hp petrol engine
- 660-litre boot with five seats in use
- Five seats only
- Front-wheel drive only
- Smaller 65-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388 | RM 168,800✓ |
| 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 | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 400 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 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 1,786 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 660 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 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| 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 & 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, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available on outer two rear 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 with Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| 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 C9 FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
For family seating and diesel touring, the Ford Everest is the better fit. For price, power, boot space, AEB and warranty, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the stronger numbers.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM266,388, while the Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM168,800. That makes the Everest RM97,588 more expensive.
Which SUV has more luggage space?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has more quoted boot space at 660 litres. The Ford Everest has 259 litres, but it also carries seven seats against the C9’s five.