Hyundai Tucson vs Omoda Jaecoo J7
Verdict
The Hyundai Tucson asks RM143,888 against the Omoda Jaecoo J7’s RM138,800, so Hyundai is RM5,088 dearer but gives you the larger physical package: 4,630 mm length, 2,755 mm wheelbase and a 582-litre boot. The J7 hits back with 194 hp and 290 Nm versus 154 hp and 192 Nm, plus a 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time where the Tucson has no quoted figure. For most Malaysian families, this is space and 8-year warranty versus stronger output, lower road tax and AEB.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want the roomier five-seat C-SUV, with 582 litres of boot space, a 2,755 mm wheelbase and an 8-year warranty.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J7 if you want more shove for less money, with 194 hp, 290 Nm, AEB and RM120 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM143,888; Omoda Jaecoo J7 RM138,800.
- Output: Hyundai Tucson 154 hp/192 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J7 194 hp/290 Nm.
- Size: Hyundai Tucson 4,630 mm long/2,755 mm wheelbase; Omoda Jaecoo J7 4,500 mm/2,672 mm.
- Boot space: Hyundai Tucson 582 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J7 412 litres.
- Safety kit: Hyundai Tucson 6 airbags/AEB not listed; Omoda Jaecoo J7 7 airbags/AEB.
- Road tax: Hyundai Tucson RM440 a year; Omoda Jaecoo J7 RM120 a year.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 143,888 | RM 138,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Power | 154 hp | 194 hp✓ |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 181 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,672 mm |
| Boot space | 582 L✓ | 412 L |
| Fuel tank | 54 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | 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.
Tucson
- Much bigger 582-litre boot
- Longer 2,755 mm wheelbase
- 8-year warranty
- 154 hp and 192 Nm trail the J7
- Costs RM5,088 more
- AEB not listed
J7
- Strong 194 hp and 290 Nm outputs
- AEB and 7 airbags
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Smaller 412-litre boot
- Shorter 2,672 mm wheelbase
- 7-year warranty trails the Tucson
Tucson vs J7 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Omoda Jaecoo J7 better?
Choose the Hyundai Tucson for boot space, wheelbase and warranty. Choose the Omoda Jaecoo J7 for power, torque, AEB and lower road tax. The better buy depends on whether your priority is family space or stronger performance per ringgit.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 is RM5,088 cheaper: RM138,800 versus RM143,888 for the Hyundai Tucson.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot at 582 litres, compared with 412 litres in the Omoda Jaecoo J7. That is a 170-litre advantage for luggage, strollers or balik kampung loads.