GAC Emkoo vs Nissan NV200
Verdict
This is less a straight SUV duel than a use-case split. The GAC Emkoo costs RM123,800 and gives you a five-seat C-segment SUV with 175 hp, 270 Nm, six airbags and AEB. The Nissan NV200 costs RM79,800, has two seats, a manual gearbox and a vast 4,200-litre load area. The RM44,000 gap buys the Emkoo far stronger performance figures and more safety kit, but the Nissan is the workhorse with over six times the listed cargo space.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you need five seats, automatic drive, stronger 175 hp/270 Nm performance and six airbags with AEB.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if cargo space matters most and two seats with a manual gearbox suit the job.
Key differences
- Price: GAC Emkoo RM123,800; Nissan NV200 RM79,800
- Seats: GAC Emkoo 5; Nissan NV200 2
- Boot space: GAC Emkoo 638 L; Nissan NV200 4,200 L
- Power and torque: GAC Emkoo 175 hp/270 Nm; Nissan NV200 108 hp/152 Nm
- Transmission: GAC Emkoo wet dual-clutch automatic; Nissan NV200 manual
- Safety kit: GAC Emkoo 6 airbags and AEB; Nissan NV200 2 airbags and no AEB listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 123,800 | RM 79,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | C-Segment | Commercial |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Power | 175 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 152 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.1 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Boot space | 638 L | 4,200 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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.
Emkoo
- Much stronger 175 hp and 270 Nm output
- Five seats instead of two
- Six airbags and AEB
- RM44,000 more expensive
- 638 L boot is far smaller than the NV200’s load area
- No listed fuel economy figure
NV200
- Huge 4,200 L cargo capacity
- Lower purchase price
- Listed 7.1 L/100 km fuel economy
- Only two seats
- 108 hp and 152 Nm are much lower
- Two airbags and no AEB listed
Emkoo vs NV200 FAQ
Is the GAC Emkoo or Nissan NV200 better?
The GAC Emkoo is better as a family SUV because it has five seats, more power, six airbags and AEB. The Nissan NV200 is better as a cargo vehicle, with 4,200 L of load space.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo is RM44,000 dearer than the Nissan NV200.
Which one carries more cargo?
The Nissan NV200 carries far more, with 4,200 L of listed boot space versus 638 L in the GAC Emkoo.