Verdict
At RM118,800, the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV costs RM550 less than the RM119,350 Jetour VT9 yet brings a 208 hp, 288 Nm motor, 58.9 kWh battery and 402 km EV range. Its 480-litre boot, six airbags and 19 Level 2+ ADAS functions make it the more complete five-seat daily SUV. The VT9 answers with seven seats, a much longer 4,724 mm body and a 2,720 mm wheelbase, so it is the choice when carrying more people matters more than electric running.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if you want a five-seat EV with 402 km range, a larger boot and substantially more active-safety equipment.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if you need seven seats and the larger 4,724 mm D-segment body for family duties.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has a 208 hp/288 Nm electric motor; Jetour VT9 has a 154 hp/230 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Range/fuel storage: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has a 58.9 kWh battery and 402 km range; Jetour VT9 has a 57-litre petrol tank.
- Seating: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV seats 5; Jetour VT9 seats 7.
- Length/wheelbase: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is 4,380 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase; Jetour VT9 is 4,724 mm long with a 2,720 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has 480 litres, expanding to 1,284 litres; Jetour VT9 has 89 litres.
- Airbags: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has 6 airbags; Jetour VT9 has 4 airbags.
J5 EV
- 402 km EV range from a 58.9 kWh battery
- 480-litre boot and up to 1,284 litres with rear seats folded
- Six airbags, blind-spot monitoring and Level 2+ ADAS
- Five seats versus the Jetour VT9's seven
- Shorter 4,380 mm body and 2,620 mm wheelbase versus 4,724 mm and 2,720 mm
VT9
- Seven-seat cabin
- 4,724 mm length and 2,720 mm wheelbase
- 10-year, 1,000,000 km engine warranty
- 89-litre boot versus the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV's 480 litres
- Four airbags versus six
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system
What the J5 EV has over the VT9
What the VT9 has over the J5 EV
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The VT9's wheelbase is 100 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The VT9 is 40 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the J5 EV: 480 litres against 89.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM118,800✓ | RM119,350 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM180 | RM120✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,215/mo✓ | RM1,220/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,337✓ | RM3,383 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,302 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.51 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,093 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 5.4 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 30 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 77 mm × 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 208 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 288 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 58.9 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 402 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | Single-speed Automatic | 6-speed DCT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,551 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 57 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 89 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Sailun Terramax SV301 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Multi-Collision Braking | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | 19 Level 2+ ADAS: RCTA with Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Evasive Steering Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Door Opening Warning, Active Speed Limiter, Rear Collision Warning | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Six-way Power Driver and Four-way Power Passenger Seats, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Split-folding (up to 1,284 L cargo) | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof (1.45 m) | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Interactive Multi-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 13.2" 2K Touchscreen + 8" Digital Cluster, 8 Speakers, 50W Ventilated Wireless Charging | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry and Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Integrated Cruise Assist | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 540-degree HD Surround View | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/200,000 km | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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J5 EV vs VT9 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV or Jetour VT9 better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is better for a five-seat daily driver: it has 402 km EV range, 480 litres of boot space, six airbags and Level 2+ ADAS. Choose the Jetour VT9 only if its seven seats and larger body are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour VT9 costs RM550 more than the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV.
Which one has more seats and luggage space?
The Jetour VT9 has seven seats, against five in the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV. But the J5 EV has the larger stated boot at 480 litres, while the VT9 has 89 litres.
How long does charging take?
The J5 EV's 58.9 kWh battery takes about 5.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak.