Verdict
The RM24,912 gap buys the Omoda Jaecoo C9 a major performance lead, with 257 hp and 400 Nm against the Hyundai Tucson’s 154 hp and 192 Nm, plus an eight-speed automatic, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking. It is also 145 mm longer and carries 660 litres of luggage versus 582 litres. The Tucson is the lighter, narrower choice for tighter Malaysian parking spaces, and its eight-year/160,000-km warranty beats the C9’s seven-year/150,000-km cover. But the C9 is plainly the more generously specified family SUV.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want to spend RM24,912 less, prefer its 1,488-kg kerb weight and 1,865-mm width, and value the longer warranty.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want 257 hp, 400 Nm, a 660-litre boot and the stronger safety and convenience equipment list.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM143,888; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800.
- Power and torque: Tucson 154 hp and 192 Nm; C9 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- Transmission: Tucson six-speed automatic; C9 eight-speed automatic.
- Dimensions: Tucson 4,630 mm long and 1,865 mm wide; C9 4,775 mm and 1,920 mm.
- Boot space: Tucson 582 litres; C9 660 litres.
- Warranty: Tucson eight years/160,000 km; C9 seven years/150,000 km.
Tucson
- RM24,912 cheaper.
- Lighter at 1,488 kg versus 1,786 kg.
- Eight-year, 160,000-km warranty and six front plus six rear parking sensors.
- 154 hp and 192 Nm trail the C9's 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- 582-litre boot is 78 litres smaller.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or adaptive cruise control.
C9
- 257 hp, 400 Nm and an eight-speed automatic.
- 660-litre boot, powered tailgate and full-size spare tyre.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM24,912 more.
- At 1,786 kg, it is 298 kg heavier.
- Its 1,920-mm width is 55 mm greater than the Tucson's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM143,888✓ | RM168,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 81 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 181 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,786 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 582 litres | 660 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/65R17 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/65R17 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd Row Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 7 years |
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.
Used Tucson & C9 for sale
Tucson vs C9 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is better equipped and substantially more powerful, with 257 hp, 400 Nm, autonomous braking and a 660-litre boot. Choose the Hyundai Tucson instead for its lower price, lighter weight and longer eight-year/160,000-km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM168,800, which is RM24,912 more than the Hyundai Tucson at RM143,888.
Which SUV has better safety assistance?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the stronger assistance package: autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, steering correction and adaptive cruise control. The Hyundai Tucson has stability control and airbags but lacks those listed driver-assistance functions.