Omoda Jaecoo J8 vs Omoda Jaecoo C9
Verdict
At RM178,800, the Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM10,000 more than the RM168,800 Omoda Jaecoo C9, but the numbers do not all move its way. The J8 is bigger outside at 4,820 mm long and rides on a 2,820 mm wheelbase, yet its 200-litre boot is dwarfed by the C9’s 660 litres. The C9 also has the stronger 1,998 cc petrol engine tune, with 257 hp and 400 Nm against 246 hp and 385 Nm, plus eight airbags instead of six. Mechanically, both are front-drive automatics with a 65-litre tank.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want the larger footprint and 2,820 mm wheelbase, and can accept RM10,000 more for less boot space and lower engine output.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want the stronger 257 hp/400 Nm tune, the much bigger 660-litre boot and the lower price.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800
- Power and torque: Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp/385 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp/400 Nm
- Size: Omoda Jaecoo J8 4,820/1,930/1,699 mm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 4,775/1,920/1,671 mm
- Wheelbase: Omoda Jaecoo J8 2,820 mm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 2,800 mm
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres; Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres
- Airbags: Omoda Jaecoo J8 6; Omoda Jaecoo C9 8
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,800 | RM 168,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 246 hp | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 s | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 200 L | 660 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 65 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 439 |
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.
J8
- Larger body in every dimension
- Longer 2,820 mm wheelbase
- Published 9.0-second 0–100 km/h time
- RM10,000 dearer than the C9
- Far smaller 200-litre boot
- Lower output and fewer airbags
C9
- Stronger 257 hp and 400 Nm engine tune
- Much larger 660-litre boot
- Eight airbags against the J8’s six
- Shorter 2,800 mm wheelbase
- Smaller exterior footprint than the J8
- No 0–100 km/h or top-speed figure to compare
J8 vs C9 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
For most buyers, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 reads better on paper: it is cheaper, stronger, has a much larger boot and gets eight airbags. Choose the J8 if its larger body and longer wheelbase matter more to you.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is RM10,000 more expensive, at RM178,800 versus RM168,800 for the Omoda Jaecoo C9.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the much bigger boot at 660 litres. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is listed with 200 litres, despite being the longer and wider SUV.