JAC T9 vs Mazda BT-50
Verdict
The JAC T9 asks RM119,888 against the Mazda BT-50’s RM148,418, so the RM28,530 gap is not small. The Mazda answers with the stronger diesel output at 188 hp and 450 Nm, versus 168 hp and 410 Nm for the JAC. The T9 is the larger truck in most exterior measures, being 50 mm longer, 95 mm wider and 110 mm taller, while the BT-50 has a 15 mm longer wheelbase. Both get AWD, an automatic gearbox, seven airbags, AEB and a five-year warranty.
Pick the JAC T9 if you want the lower price, bigger exterior footprint and the same core safety count on paper.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 if you want the stronger 188 hp/450 Nm output and can accept the RM28,530 higher price.
Key differences
- Price: JAC T9 RM119,888; Mazda BT-50 RM148,418
- Power: JAC T9 168 hp; Mazda BT-50 188 hp
- Torque: JAC T9 410 Nm; Mazda BT-50 450 Nm
- Size: JAC T9 5,330 mm long, 1,965 mm wide, 1,920 mm tall; Mazda BT-50 5,280 mm, 1,870 mm, 1,810 mm
- Wheelbase: JAC T9 3,110 mm; Mazda BT-50 3,125 mm
- Engine capacity: JAC T9 not stated; Mazda BT-50 2,999 cc
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,888✓ | RM 148,418 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | — | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 168 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 5,280 mm |
| Width | 1,965 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | 76 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | — | RM 1,638 |
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.
T9
- RM28,530 cheaper than the BT-50
- Larger body in length, width and height
- Seven airbags, AEB and five-year warranty match the Mazda
- Lower output at 168 hp and 410 Nm
- Engine capacity, top speed, fuel tank and road tax not stated
- Shorter 3,110 mm wheelbase
BT-50
- Stronger 188 hp and 450 Nm diesel output
- 2,999 cc engine, 180 km/h top speed and 76-litre fuel tank stated
- Seven airbags, AEB and five-year warranty
- Costs RM28,530 more
- Smaller than the JAC in length, width and height
- Road tax is RM1,638 a year
T9 vs BT-50 FAQ
Is the JAC T9 or Mazda BT-50 better?
The Mazda BT-50 is stronger, with 188 hp and 450 Nm. The JAC T9 is better value if price and exterior size matter more, as it costs RM28,530 less and is longer, wider and taller.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda BT-50 costs RM28,530 more than the JAC T9. The JAC T9 is RM119,888, while the Mazda BT-50 is RM148,418.
Which pickup has more power and torque?
The Mazda BT-50 has more of both: 188 hp and 450 Nm, compared with the JAC T9’s 168 hp and 410 Nm.