GAC GS3 vs Omoda Jaecoo J5
Verdict
At RM103,800 versus RM108,000, the GAC GS3 is RM4,200 cheaper and far quicker: 177 hp/270 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds against 145 hp/210 Nm and 10.2 seconds. The Omoda Jaecoo J5 answers with the calmer ownership numbers: six airbags to the GAC’s two, a seven-year warranty instead of five and a much larger 480-litre boot versus 341 litres. Both are CKD petrol B-segment SUVs with front-wheel drive, AEB and RM120 yearly road tax.
Pick the GAC GS3 if you want the quicker, cheaper B-SUV and can live with two airbags and a smaller 341-litre boot.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 if you want more boot space, six airbags and a seven-year warranty more than straight-line pace.
Key differences
- Price: GAC GS3 RM103,800; Omoda Jaecoo J5 RM108,000
- Power: GAC GS3 177 hp; Omoda Jaecoo J5 145 hp
- Torque: GAC GS3 270 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 210 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: GAC GS3 7.5 seconds; Omoda Jaecoo J5 10.2 seconds
- Boot space: GAC GS3 341 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J5 480 litres
- Airbags: GAC GS3 2; Omoda Jaecoo J5 6
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 103,800✓ | RM 108,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 177 hp✓ | 145 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 210 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s✓ | 10.2 s |
| Top speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 341 L | 480 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 7✓ |
| 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.
GS3
- Quicker 7.5-second 0-100 km/h
- Stronger 177 hp and 270 Nm output
- RM4,200 lower purchase price
- Only two airbags
- Smaller 341-litre boot
- Five-year warranty trails the J5’s seven
J5
- Six airbags
- Larger 480-litre boot
- Seven-year warranty
- Slower 10.2-second 0-100 km/h
- Lower 145 hp and 210 Nm output
- Costs RM4,200 more
GS3 vs J5 FAQ
Is the GAC GS3 or Omoda Jaecoo J5 better?
For performance, the GAC GS3 is better: 177 hp, 270 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. For practicality and cover, the Omoda Jaecoo J5 is better with 480 litres of boot space, six airbags and a seven-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The GAC GS3 is RM4,200 cheaper than the Omoda Jaecoo J5. Both have the same RM120 yearly road tax.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 has the bigger boot at 480 litres. The GAC GS3 has 341 litres, so the J5 gives you an extra 139 litres for luggage.