Omoda Jaecoo J8 vs Mazda 6 Grand Touring
Verdict
At RM178,800, the Omoda Jaecoo J8 undercuts the RM230,848 Mazda 6 Grand Touring by RM52,048, yet has the stronger engine figures: 246 hp and 385 Nm against 185 hp and 250 Nm. But the Mazda is quicker to 100 km/h, faster flat out and far better for luggage, with 522 litres versus just 200 litres. The J8 is the taller, wider SUV with a longer wheelbase, lower road tax and a longer warranty. The Mazda is the sharper, more useful wagon on these numbers.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want the lower price, lower RM439 annual road tax, stronger 246 hp/385 Nm outputs and a seven-year warranty.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want the quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 218 km/h top speed and a proper 522-litre wagon boot.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848
- Engine output: Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp/385 Nm; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp/250 Nm
- Performance: Omoda Jaecoo J8 0-100 km/h in 9.0 s and 200 km/h; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 8.2 s and 218 km/h
- Size: Omoda Jaecoo J8 4,820 mm long, 1,930 mm wide, 1,699 mm tall; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4,800 mm, 1,840 mm, 1,480 mm
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 litres
- Ownership: Omoda Jaecoo J8 seven-year warranty and RM439 road tax; Mazda 6 Grand Touring five-year warranty and RM868 road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,800✓ | RM 230,848 |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 246 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | 385 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 s | 8.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 218 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,820 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 200 L | 522 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 868 |
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
- Much stronger 246 hp and 385 Nm outputs
- Lower price and lower annual road tax
- Seven-year warranty
- Only 200 litres of boot space
- Slower 9.0-second 0-100 km/h time despite higher output
- Lower 200 km/h top speed
6 Grand Touring
- Quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Large 522-litre wagon boot
- Higher 218 km/h top speed
- Costs RM52,048 more
- Higher RM868 annual road tax
- Shorter five-year warranty
J8 vs 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for performance and luggage space. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is better for price, engine output, road tax and warranty. Choose based on whether the boot and speed matter more than cost.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM178,800, while the Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM230,848. That makes the Mazda RM52,048 more expensive.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has the much bigger boot at 522 litres. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 has 200 litres, so the Mazda is the more practical luggage carrier on paper.