Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the sharper buy at RM168,800 against the J8’s RM178,800. It is 106 kg lighter, produces 257 hp and 400 Nm rather than 246 hp and 385 Nm, and carries a far more useful 660-litre boot against 200 litres. It also adds a front centre airbag, driver’s knee airbag and ventilated front seats. The J8 fights back with rear-seat recline, dual-zone rear climate control, a 12-speaker Sony system and auto parking. Choose it only if that extra cabin kit matters more than cargo capacity and the RM10,000 saving.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if rear-seat comfort, a 12-speaker Sony sound system and auto parking matter more than boot space.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want 660 litres of luggage room, 257 hp and extra airbags for RM10,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800.
- Engine output: J8 246 hp and 385 Nm; C9 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- Dimensions: J8 4,820 mm long, 1,930 mm wide, 1,699 mm tall and 2,820 mm wheelbase; C9 4,775 mm, 1,920 mm, 1,671 mm and 2,800 mm.
- Kerb weight: J8 1,892 kg; C9 1,786 kg.
- Boot space: J8 200 litres; C9 660 litres.
- Parking assistance: J8 has six front and six rear sensors with auto parking; C9 has four front and four rear sensors without auto parking.
J8
- Rear seats recline and get dual-zone automatic climate control.
- 12-speaker Sony sound system and rear window shades.
- Auto parking, six front sensors and electric steering adjustment.
- Costs RM10,000 more.
- 200-litre boot trails the C9’s 660 litres.
- 246 hp and 385 Nm are lower than the C9’s 257 hp and 400 Nm.
C9
- 660-litre boot gives 460 litres more luggage space.
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from a 1,786 kg kerb weight.
- Front centre and driver’s knee airbags, plus ventilated front seats.
- Rear occupants get air-con vents rather than the J8’s dual-zone automatic rear climate control.
- No auto parking; it also has four front parking sensors against the J8’s six.
- Rear seats do not recline, and there are no rear window shades.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,800 | RM168,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,820 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,892 kg | 1,786 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 660 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available For Second Row Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding and Reclining | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-Speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
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.
Used J8 & C9 for sale
J8 vs C9 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is better for most buyers because it costs RM10,000 less, has 257 hp, 400 Nm, extra airbags and a 660-litre boot. The J8 is better only for its richer rear-cabin comfort and parking equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM10,000 more than the Omoda Jaecoo C9.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the bigger boot at 660 litres, versus 200 litres in the Omoda Jaecoo J8. That is a 460-litre advantage with the rear seats in place.