Verdict
At RM118,800, the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV costs RM10,880 more than the Mazda CX-3, but supplies a 208-hp, 288-Nm motor, 402 km EV range and a 480-litre boot. The CX-3 is the more compact 4,275-mm SUV and uses a 1,496 cc, 114-hp petrol engine with a 48-litre tank. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge, the J5 EV’s 130-kW DC charging, 19 Level 2+ ADAS functions and 1,284-litre seats-folded cargo capacity make the extra outlay tangible. Choose the 105-mm-shorter CX-3 for the lower entry cost and petrol refuelling.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if you can charge regularly and want 402 km range, a 480-litre boot and autonomous braking with lane-keeping assist.
Pick the Mazda CX-3 if you want to spend less upfront, prefer a petrol SUV and value its shorter 4,275-mm body.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM118,800; Mazda CX-3 RM107,920.
- Power and torque: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 208 hp and 288 Nm; Mazda CX-3 114 hp and 149 Nm.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 480 litres; Mazda CX-3 350 litres.
- Length: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 4,380 mm; Mazda CX-3 4,275 mm.
- Wheels and tyres: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 18-inch wheels with 235/55R18 tyres; Mazda CX-3 16-inch wheels with 215/60R16 tyres.
- Road tax: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM180 per year; Mazda CX-3 RM120 per year.
J5 EV
- 402 km EV range with 130-kW DC charging
- 480-litre boot, expanding to 1,284 litres with rear seats folded
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and 540-degree surround-view camera
- Costs RM10,880 more
- RM180 annual road tax versus RM120
- Tyre repair kit instead of the CX-3’s space-saver spare
CX-3
- Lower purchase price
- 105 mm shorter body
- Head-up display and space-saver spare tyre
- 350-litre boot is 130 litres smaller
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
- Halogen reflector headlamps and manual air-con versus LED lamps and dual-zone automatic climate control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM118,800 | RM107,920✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM180 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 114 hp |
| Torque | — | 149 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 14 |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Single-speed Automatic | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| 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 | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,535 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,301 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 48 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger |
| 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 on outer two rear seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger 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 | Halogen reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| 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 with Memory function |
| Rear Seats | Split-folding (up to 1,284 L cargo) | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual air-con |
| Rear Air-con | 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, 2 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Interactive Multi-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| 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 | 8.0" Touchscreen MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry and Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Integrated Cruise Assist | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 540-degree HD Surround View | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/200,000 km | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
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 CX-3 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV or Mazda CX-3 better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is better equipped for buyers with regular charging access, bringing 402 km range, 208 hp, a larger boot and extensive ADAS. The Mazda CX-3 is the better fit if lower purchase cost and petrol operation matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is RM10,880 dearer: RM118,800 versus RM107,920 for the Mazda CX-3.
Which has more boot space?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has the larger boot at 480 litres, compared with 350 litres in the Mazda CX-3. Folding the J5 EV’s rear seats raises its cargo capacity to 1,284 litres.