Verdict
Just RM3,912 separates them, yet these are very different tools. The RM123,800 GAC Emkoo is the easier family SUV: 1,540 kg, 4,680 mm long, with a 638-litre boot, panoramic glass roof and 175 hp petrol turbo. The RM119,888 JAC T9 is a 5,330 mm-long diesel pick-up with AWD and a far stronger 410 Nm, against the Emkoo’s 270 Nm. Choose the Emkoo for daily-road comfort and cabin kit; choose the T9 if its 650 mm extra length and torque suit the work you actually do.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want a five-seat C-segment SUV with a 638-litre boot, 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time and richer everyday equipment.
Pick the JAC T9 if you need AWD, 410 Nm of diesel torque, a full-size spare wheel and an unlimited-mileage five-year vehicle warranty.
Key differences
- Price: GAC Emkoo RM123,800; JAC T9 RM119,888.
- Torque and drive: GAC Emkoo 270 Nm with front-wheel drive; JAC T9 410 Nm with all-wheel drive.
- Length: GAC Emkoo 4,680 mm; JAC T9 5,330 mm.
- Weight: GAC Emkoo 1,540 kg; JAC T9 2,055 kg.
- Transmission: GAC Emkoo seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic; JAC T9 eight-speed ZF conventional automatic.
- Warranty: GAC Emkoo five years/150,000 km; JAC T9 five years/unlimited mileage.
Emkoo
- 175 hp and an 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 638-litre boot and 60:40 reclining rear seat
- Panoramic glass roof, head-up display and powered boot
- 270 Nm trails the T9’s 410 Nm
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
- Space-saver spare instead of a full-size spare
T9
- 410 Nm diesel torque with all-wheel drive
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Full-size spare wheel and 220-volt socket
- 168 hp trails the Emkoo’s 175 hp
- 5,330 mm length is 650 mm greater than the Emkoo’s
- No panoramic glass roof, head-up display or powered boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,800 | RM119,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve, DOHC commonrail two-stage turbodiesel |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp✓ | 168 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 410 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7DCT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,965 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 3,110 mm |
| Weight | 1,540 kg | 2,055 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 638 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Toyo Open Country H/T Z |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Two-tone Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Two-tone Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilated Driver's Seat | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB, 1 220-volt Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 10.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 7 Year, 180,000 km Powertrain Warranty | 8-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Engine (1st Owner Only) |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | — |
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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Emkoo vs T9 FAQ
Is the GAC Emkoo or JAC T9 better?
The Emkoo is better for SUV duties, with a 638-litre boot, 175 hp, powered boot and panoramic glass roof. The T9 is better when AWD, 410 Nm and a full-size spare matter more than compact dimensions.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo costs RM3,912 more than the JAC T9. That gap buys SUV-focused equipment including a head-up display, panoramic glass roof and powered boot, while the T9 answers with AWD and 410 Nm.
Which has the better warranty?
The JAC T9 has the more flexible standard vehicle warranty at five years with unlimited mileage, versus five years or 150,000 km for the Emkoo. The T9 also gives its first owner an eight-year unlimited-mileage engine warranty.