Verdict
For RM1,559 less, the Omoda Jaecoo J8 brings far more shove: its 246 hp and 385 Nm turbo 2.0 litre cuts the 0-100 km/h time to nine seconds, against the Mazda 6 Sedan’s 163 hp, 213 Nm and 10.5 seconds. It also gets adaptive cruise control, AEB and lane-keeping steering correction. The Mazda counters with a vastly more useful 489-litre boot versus 200 litres, a claimed 5.7 L/100 km figure and RM379 annual road tax, RM60 below the J8. Choose body style first: SUV practicality and driver assistance favour the J8, luggage capacity favours the Mazda.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want the quicker 246 hp SUV with adaptive cruise control, AEB, lane-keeping assistance and a seven-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan if a 489-litre boot, 5.7 L/100 km claimed consumption and lower RM379 annual road tax matter more than outright performance and SUV height.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Mazda 6 Sedan RM180,359.
- Output: Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp and 385 Nm; Mazda 6 Sedan 163 hp and 213 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Omoda Jaecoo J8 9.0 seconds; Mazda 6 Sedan 10.5 seconds.
- Boot capacity: Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres; Mazda 6 Sedan 489 litres.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J8 seven years/150,000 km; Mazda 6 Sedan five years/100,000 km.
- Annual road tax: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM439; Mazda 6 Sedan RM379.
J8
- 246 hp and 385 Nm turbocharged 2.0 litre petrol engine
- AEB, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control
- Seven-year/150,000-km factory warranty
- 200-litre boot is 289 litres smaller than the Mazda 6 Sedan’s
- No rated fuel-consumption figure, while the Mazda claims 5.7 L/100 km
- RM439 annual road tax is RM60 higher
6 Sedan
- 489-litre boot
- Claimed 5.7 L/100 km fuel consumption
- RM379 annual road tax and five-year/100,000-km free service
- 163 hp and 213 Nm trail the J8 by 83 hp and 172 Nm
- 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.5 seconds slower
- No AEB, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, head-up display or auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,800✓ | RM180,359 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp✓ | 163 hp |
| Torque | 385 Nm✓ | 213 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds✓ | 10.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,820 mm | 4,865 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Weight | 1,892 kg | 1,393 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 489 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| 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 Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 front, 2 rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-Speaker Sony Sound System | MZD Connect Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 6 speakers |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM379✓ |
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 & 6 Sedan for sale
J8 vs 6 Sedan FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Mazda 6 Sedan better?
The J8 is the stronger all-round choice for driver assistance, performance and warranty coverage, with 246 hp, AEB and a seven-year/150,000-km warranty. Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan instead if its 489-litre boot and claimed 5.7 L/100 km consumption are decisive.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM178,800 and the Mazda 6 Sedan costs RM180,359, so the J8 is RM1,559 cheaper.
Which has the larger boot?
The Mazda 6 Sedan has the larger boot at 489 litres, compared with 200 litres in the Omoda Jaecoo J8. That is a 289-litre advantage for the Mazda.