Omoda Jaecoo J7 FWD vs AWD
Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 FWD costs RM138,800 and the Omoda Jaecoo J7 AWD costs RM148,800, so the RM10,000 gap buys all-wheel drive, not more engine. Both use the same 1.6 litre petrol engine with 194 hp and 290 Nm, the same wet dual-clutch automatic, 412 litres of boot space, seven airbags and a seven-year warranty. The FWD is actually quicker to 100 km/h, at 9.2 seconds against 9.9. Unless you specifically want AWD, the cheaper car makes the cleaner case.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J7 FWD if you want the same 194 hp, 412-litre boot and seven airbags for RM10,000 less, with the quicker 9.2-second 0–100 km/h time.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J7 AWD if all-wheel drive matters more to you than the FWD’s 0.7-second advantage to 100 km/h.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J7 FWD RM138,800; Omoda Jaecoo J7 AWD RM148,800
- Driven wheels: Omoda Jaecoo J7 FWD front-wheel drive; Omoda Jaecoo J7 AWD all-wheel drive
- 0–100 km/h: Omoda Jaecoo J7 FWD 9.2 s; Omoda Jaecoo J7 AWD 9.9 s
- Power and torque: both have 194 hp and 290 Nm
- Boot space: both have 412 litres
- Airbags: both have 7
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 138,800✓ | RM 148,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Power | 194 hp | 194 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s✓ | 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,672 mm | 2,672 mm |
| Boot space | 412 L | 412 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| 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.
FWD
- RM10,000 cheaper
- Quicker 9.2-second 0–100 km/h time
- Same 194 hp and 290 Nm as the AWD
- Front-wheel drive only
- No boot-space advantage over the AWD
- Same 51-litre fuel tank as the AWD
AWD
- Gets all-wheel drive
- Same 194 hp and 290 Nm as the FWD
- Same 412-litre boot and seven airbags
- Costs RM10,000 more
- Slower 9.9-second 0–100 km/h time
- No increase in top speed over the FWD
FWD vs AWD FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J7 FWD or Omoda Jaecoo J7 AWD better?
For most buyers, the Omoda Jaecoo J7 FWD is better value. It has the same engine output, boot space, airbags and warranty, and it is quicker to 100 km/h. Choose the AWD only if you specifically want all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 AWD is RM10,000 dearer than the Omoda Jaecoo J7 FWD, at RM148,800 versus RM138,800.
Does the Omoda Jaecoo J7 AWD have more power than the FWD?
No. Both variants use a 1,598 cc petrol engine with 194 hp and 290 Nm, paired with a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission.