Omoda Jaecoo J5 vs Mitsubishi Xforce
Verdict
At RM108,000, the Omoda Jaecoo J5 undercuts the RM109,980 Mitsubishi Xforce by RM1,980 while bringing much stronger numbers: 145 hp and 210 Nm against 104 hp and 141 Nm. It also gets a larger 480-litre boot, six airbags, auto emergency braking and a seven-year warranty. The Xforce is not without its own points, being 10 mm longer, 10 mm taller and 30 mm longer in wheelbase, but on paper the J5 buys more performance, cargo room and safety kit for slightly less money.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 if you want the stronger engine, bigger boot, six airbags, auto emergency braking and the longer seven-year warranty.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xforce if you prefer the slightly longer 4,390 mm body, taller 1,660 mm stance and longer 2,650 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J5 RM108,000; Mitsubishi Xforce RM109,980
- Power and torque: Omoda Jaecoo J5 145 hp/210 Nm; Mitsubishi Xforce 104 hp/141 Nm
- Size: Omoda Jaecoo J5 4,380 mm long/1,860 mm wide/1,650 mm tall; Mitsubishi Xforce 4,390 mm/1,810 mm/1,660 mm
- Wheelbase: Omoda Jaecoo J5 2,620 mm; Mitsubishi Xforce 2,650 mm
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J5 480 litres; Mitsubishi Xforce 410 litres
- Safety and warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J5 6 airbags/7 years/AEB yes; Mitsubishi Xforce 4 airbags/5 years/AEB —
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 108,000✓ | RM 109,980 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 145 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 141 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 410 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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.
J5
- Much stronger 145 hp and 210 Nm output
- Larger 480-litre boot
- Six airbags, AEB and seven-year warranty
- Shorter 2,620 mm wheelbase
- 10 mm lower than the Xforce
- Fuel tank capacity not listed
Xforce
- Longer 2,650 mm wheelbase
- Slightly longer 4,390 mm body
- 42-litre fuel tank listed
- 104 hp and 141 Nm trail the J5 by a big margin
- Smaller 410-litre boot
- Four airbags and no AEB entry listed
J5 vs Xforce FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J5 or Mitsubishi Xforce better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 is the stronger on-paper buy, with more power, more torque, a bigger boot, six airbags, AEB and a seven-year warranty for slightly less money.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xforce costs RM1,980 more than the Omoda Jaecoo J5.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 has the larger boot at 480 litres, while the Mitsubishi Xforce has 410 litres.