Omoda Jaecoo J7 vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 asks RM5,000 more, and on paper that money goes into muscle: 194 hp and 290 Nm versus the Toyota Corolla Cross’s 138 hp and 172 Nm. It is also larger in every exterior direction, with a 2,672 mm wheelbase against 2,640 mm. But the Toyota claws back practicality with 440 litres of boot space to the Omoda’s 412 litres, and its 185 km/h top speed edges the Omoda’s 180 km/h. Both are CKD, five-seat, front-driven petrol C-segment SUVs with seven airbags and AEB.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J7 if you want the stronger engine, larger body, longer warranty and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if you want the bigger 440-litre boot and lower RM133,800 price more than outright output.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J7 RM138,800; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800
- Power and torque: Omoda Jaecoo J7 194 hp/290 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 138 hp/172 Nm
- Transmission: Omoda Jaecoo J7 wet dual-clutch automatic; Toyota Corolla Cross CVT automatic
- Size: Omoda Jaecoo J7 4,500/1,865/1,680 mm; Toyota Corolla Cross 4,460/1,825/1,620 mm
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J7 412 litres; Toyota Corolla Cross 440 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Omoda Jaecoo J7 7 years/RM120; Toyota Corolla Cross 5 years/RM359
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 138,800 | RM 133,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 194 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,672 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 412 L | 440 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 359 |
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.
J7
- 194 hp and 290 Nm is much stronger
- Longer 7-year warranty
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Costs RM5,000 more
- Smaller 412-litre boot
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
Corolla Cross
- Cheaper by RM5,000
- Bigger 440-litre boot
- Higher 185 km/h top speed
- 138 hp trails the Omoda badly
- 172 Nm torque is much lower
- RM359 annual road tax
J7 vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J7 or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J7 if performance and warranty matter: 194 hp, 290 Nm and seven years beat the Toyota’s 138 hp, 172 Nm and five years. Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if boot space and price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Corolla Cross is RM5,000 cheaper: RM133,800 versus RM138,800 for the Omoda Jaecoo J7.
Which SUV has the bigger boot?
The Toyota Corolla Cross has the bigger boot at 440 litres, compared with 412 litres in the Omoda Jaecoo J7. That gives the Toyota 28 litres more luggage room.