GWM Tank 500 vs Omoda Jaecoo C9
Verdict
At RM328,800 versus RM168,800, these two D-segment SUVs ask very different questions. The GWM Tank 500 is the bigger, heavier-duty family choice on paper, with seven seats, all-wheel drive, a 75-litre tank and a petrol hybrid/REV layout with a 1.8 kWh battery. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM160,000 less yet has more output at 257 hp and 400 Nm, a 660-litre boot, eight airbags and a seven-year warranty. The Tank buys size and seating; the C9 buys value and luggage space.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and the larger 5,070 mm body.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if five seats are enough and you want the lower price, bigger boot and stronger outputs.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800
- Seats: GWM Tank 500 7; Omoda Jaecoo C9 5
- Driven wheels: GWM Tank 500 all-wheel drive; Omoda Jaecoo C9 front-wheel drive
- Power and torque: GWM Tank 500 241 hp/380 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp/400 Nm
- Size: GWM Tank 500 5,070 mm long and 1,905 mm tall; Omoda Jaecoo C9 4,775 mm long and 1,671 mm tall
- Boot space: GWM Tank 500 98 litres; Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,800 | RM 168,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 241 hp | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.8 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Boot space | 98 L | 660 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 75 L | 65 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 7✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | 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.
Tank 500
- Seven-seat cabin
- All-wheel drive
- Larger 75-litre fuel tank
- RM160,000 dearer
- Only 98 litres of boot space
- Six airbags versus eight in the C9
C9
- Much lower price
- 660-litre boot
- More power and torque
- Five seats only
- Front-wheel drive only
- Smaller 65-litre fuel tank
Tank 500 vs C9 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
For most road-biased buyers, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the sharper buy because it costs far less, has more power and torque, a bigger boot, eight airbags and a longer warranty. Choose the GWM Tank 500 if seven seats and all-wheel drive matter more.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM160,000 more than the Omoda Jaecoo C9. That extra money mainly buys seven seats, all-wheel drive, a larger body, a hybrid/REV powertrain and a bigger 75-litre fuel tank.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has far more boot space at 660 litres, while the GWM Tank 500 has 98 litres. The Tank counters with seven seats; the C9 is the easier choice if luggage room is the priority.