Omoda Jaecoo J7 vs Peugeot 2008

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech Allure

Verdict

The J7 is 34% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the J7 has over the 2008

Front FoglampsSunroofRear Air-conSun ShadeHead-up Display

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The J7's wheelbase is 67 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The J7 is 95 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.

J7 4,500 × 1,865 × 1,680 mm · wheelbase 2,672 mm2008 4,300 × 1,770 × 1,550 mm · wheelbase 2,605 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
Price	RM138,800	RM134,103✓
Body type	SUV	SUV
Segment	C-Segment	B-Segment
Assembly	CKD	CKD
Ownership
Road tax / year	RM120	RM85✓
Monthly instalment (est.)	RM1,415/mo	RM1,370/mo✓
Insurance / year (est.)	RM3,888	RM3,734✓
Fuel / year (est.)	—	RM1,791
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)	—	RM8.96
5-year running costs (est.)	—	RM28,052
Powertrain
Engine Tech	16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing	12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity	1,598 cc	1,199 cc
Horsepower	194 hp✓	128 hp at 5,500 rpm
Torque	290 Nm✓	230 Nm at 1,750 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement	Inline 4	Inline 3
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Bore × Stroke	77 mm × 85.8 mm	75 mm × 90.5 mm
Compression Ratio	9.9	11
Drivetrain
Transmission	Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)	Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name	7-speed Dual-clutch Gearbox	EAT6
Gears	7	6
Transmission Manufacturer	—	Aisin
Driveline	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h	9.2 seconds	—
Rated Economy	—	4.5 L/100 km
Top Speed	180 km/h	199 km/h✓
Dimensions
Length	4,500 mm	4,300 mm
Width	1,865 mm	1,770 mm
Height	1,680 mm	1,550 mm
Wheelbase	2,672 mm	2,605 mm
Weight	—	1,225 kg
Fuel Tank	51 litres	41 litres
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Boot Space	412 litres✓	405 litres
Front Tyre	235/50R19	215/60R17
Rear Tyre	235/50R19	215/60R17
Spare Tyre	Full Size Spare	Space Saver
Factory Tyres	Cooper Evolution CTT	—
Wiper Blade (Driver)	—	24 inch
Wiper Blade (Passenger)	—	16 inch
Wiper Blade (Rear)	—	12 inch
Chassis
Assembly	Malaysia (CKD)	Malaysia (CKD)
Front Suspension	MacPherson Struts	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Torsion Beam
Front Wheels	19" Alloys	17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy
Rear Wheels	19" Alloys	17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy
Steering	Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)	Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP	—	4 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking
Safety
Airbags	7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag)	6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
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 on 2 Outer Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking System	Yes	Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 to 80 km/h)
Lane-keeping Assist	Steering Correction	Steering Correction
Collision Warning	✓	✓
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	All Seats
Lighting
Headlamps	LED Projectors	LED Projector with Automatic High Beam
Taillamps	Full LED	LED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Foglamps	✓	—
Rear Foglamps	✓	✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators	✓	✓
Cabin
Front Seats	Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats	Manual Adjustable
Rear Seats	60:40 Split-fold	60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-con	Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control	Single-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-con	Rear AC Vents	—
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	—
Power Sockets	1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers	1 Front, 1Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB
Interior Lighting	Map Lights, Ambient Lighting	Map Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders	2 Front, 2 Rear	2 Front
Sun Shade	Panoramic Glass Shade	—
Audio	14.8-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Sony Sound System, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power Windows	Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch	Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine Start	Keyless Push Button	Keyless Push Button
Locks	Keyless Operation	Keyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop	✓	✓
Auto Headlamps	✓	✓
Auto Wipers	✓	✓
Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Passive Cruise Control
Tiptronic	✓	✓
Steering Audio Control	✓	✓
Steering Tilt	✓	✓
Steering Telescopic	✓	✓
Boot Operation	Powered Boot	Manual Operation
Parking Sensor Front	4 Sensors	6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear	4 Sensors	6 Sensors
Reverse Camera	Yes, 360-degree Camera	Yes
Folding Wing Mirrors	✓	✓
Bluetooth	✓	✓
Navigation	✓	✓
Head-up Display	✓	—
Hill Start Assist	✓	✓
Instrument Cluster	Full LCD Monitor	Full LCD Monitor
Parking Brake	Electronic	Electronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer	150,000 km✓	100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer	7 years✓	5 years
Warranty Notes	—	3 Years/60,000 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.