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 claimed range. It is the better-equipped five-seater too, with Level 2+ ADAS, eight airbags, a 480-litre boot and 130 kW DC charging. The VT9 answers with seven seats, a much longer 4,724 mm body and a 57-litre petrol tank, but its 89-litre boot figure and absence of autonomous braking make it the more specialised family choice.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if you want EV running, a 402 km claimed range, 480 litres of luggage space and active safety systems for RM550 less.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if seven seats, a 4,724 mm D-segment body and petrol refuelling matter more than EV range, boot space and ADAS.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM118,800; Jetour VT9 RM119,350.
- Seating: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 5 seats; Jetour VT9 7 seats.
- Length and wheelbase: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 4,380 mm and 2,620 mm; Jetour VT9 4,724 mm and 2,720 mm.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 480 litres; Jetour VT9 89 litres.
- Powertrain: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 208 hp/288 Nm motor, 58.9 kWh battery and 402 km range; Jetour VT9 154 hp/230 Nm 1.5L turbo petrol engine.
- Driver assistance: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has autonomous braking and steering lane-keeping assist; Jetour VT9 has neither.
J5 EV
- 402 km claimed EV range from a 58.9 kWh battery
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and eight airbags
- 480-litre boot; rear seats fold to up to 1,284 litres
- Five seats versus the Jetour VT9's seven
- 4,380 mm body and 2,620 mm wheelbase are 344 mm and 100 mm shorter
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare
VT9
- Seven-seat cabin with seven three-point seat belts
- 4,724 mm length and 2,720 mm wheelbase
- 57-litre petrol tank and space-saver spare tyre
- 89-litre boot versus 480 litres in the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
- Only driver and passenger front-side airbags, versus the J5 EV's front, side and curtain airbags
| 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✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 154 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 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 | Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags | 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.
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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 buyer wanting EV range, a 480-litre boot and active safety. Choose the Jetour VT9 only if its seven seats and larger 4,724 mm body are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is RM550 cheaper: RM118,800 versus RM119,350 for the Jetour VT9.
Which has more luggage space?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has 480 litres of boot space, against 89 litres for the Jetour VT9. The Jetour's advantage is its seven-seat capacity, not its quoted luggage volume.