Verdict
At RM275,311, the Honda Odyssey is RM5,762 cheaper and its RM725 annual road tax is higher than the Xpeng X9’s RM365. The Honda remains the smaller proposition at 4,830 mm long, which matters in tight Malaysian parking spaces, while retaining seven seats and powered sliding rear doors. But the X9’s 94.8-kWh battery, 535-km range and 537-kW DC charging capability bring a far more modern powertrain. Its 721-litre boot, 3,160-mm wheelbase and air suspension make the extra outlay easy to justify for buyers able to charge an EV regularly.
Pick the Honda Odyssey if you want the RM5,762 lower purchase price, a petrol 2.4-litre powertrain and a substantially shorter 4,830-mm MPV.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you can charge at home or work and want 535 km of EV range, a 721-litre boot and much richer second-row comfort.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Odyssey RM275,311; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- Powertrain: Honda has a 2,356-cc petrol engine with 173 hp and 225 Nm; Xpeng has one electric motor with 315 hp and 450 Nm.
- Energy and road tax: Honda has a 55-litre petrol tank and RM725 yearly road tax; Xpeng has a 94.8-kWh battery, 535-km range and RM365 yearly road tax.
- Size: Honda is 4,830 mm long with a 2,900-mm wheelbase; Xpeng is 5,316 mm long with a 3,160-mm wheelbase.
- Luggage space: Honda boot capacity is not stated; Xpeng provides 721 litres.
- Suspension: Honda uses MacPherson strut front and torsion-beam rear suspension; Xpeng gets double wishbones, multi-link rear suspension and air suspension.
Odyssey
- RM5,762 cheaper to buy.
- 486 mm shorter than the X9.
- Powered sliding rear doors and a 360-view camera.
- 173 hp and 225 Nm trail the X9’s 315 hp and 450 Nm.
- RM725 annual road tax versus RM365 for the X9.
- No stated boot volume, while the X9 has 721 litres.
X9
- 535-km EV range from a 94.8-kWh battery.
- 315 hp and 450 Nm from its single electric motor.
- Air suspension, rear-axle steering and 721 litres of boot space.
- RM5,762 more expensive than the Odyssey.
- 486 mm longer and 188 mm wider than the Odyssey.
- 2,750 kg kerb weight versus the Odyssey’s 1,855 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM275,311✓ | RM281,073 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM725 | RM365✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,356 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 173 hp | — |
| Torque | 225 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 87 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 315 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | 1,855 kg | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 721 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Second & Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Brake Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Seats | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | Manual reclining and sliding Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seats, Manual Reclinable Last Row, 40:20:40 Split-folding | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 3 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window sun shades | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8" Advanced Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, Multi-angle with 360 View | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Rear Doors | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for 1,000 km, 10,000 km, 30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km and 90,000 km intervals | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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Odyssey vs X9 FAQ
Is the Honda Odyssey or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is the stronger technical choice, with 315 hp, 450 Nm, 535 km of claimed range, air suspension and a 721-litre boot. Choose the Honda Odyssey instead if its 4,830-mm length and petrol powertrain better suit your use.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM281,073 and the Honda Odyssey costs RM275,311, so the X9 is RM5,762 more expensive. Its annual road tax is RM365, compared with RM725 for the Honda.
Which MPV has more space and better rear-seat equipment?
The Xpeng X9 is 5,316 mm long with a 3,160-mm wheelbase and a 721-litre boot. It also has 14-way ventilated second-row captain seats, while the Odyssey is 4,830 mm long with manual reclining and sliding ottoman middle-row seats.