Omoda Jaecoo J8 vs Mazda CX-8
Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM13,440 more, but it buys a much stronger petrol drivetrain: 246 hp and 385 Nm versus the Mazda CX-8’s 192 hp and 258 Nm. It is also cheaper to tax at RM439 a year against RM830, and gets a seven-year warranty instead of five. The Mazda answers with the family-car basics: seven seats rather than five, a longer 2,930 mm wheelbase and slightly more boot space. If you need the third row, that may settle it.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want the stronger five-seat SUV with 246 hp, 385 Nm, listed AEB, a seven-year warranty and RM439 road tax.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if you need seven seats, a longer 2,930 mm wheelbase, lower purchase price and a quoted 7.9 L/100 km fuel economy figure.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Mazda CX-8 RM165,360
- Seats: Omoda Jaecoo J8 5; Mazda CX-8 7
- Engine output: Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp/385 Nm; Mazda CX-8 192 hp/258 Nm
- Size: Omoda Jaecoo J8 4,820 mm long/2,820 mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-8 4,900 mm long/2,930 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres; Mazda CX-8 209 litres
- Road tax: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM439/year; Mazda CX-8 RM830/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,800 | RM 165,360✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 246 hp✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 385 Nm✓ | 258 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 | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.9 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,820 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Boot space | 200 L | 209 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 72 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 830 |
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 higher power and torque
- Seven-year warranty
- Lower annual road tax
- Five seats only
- Costs RM13,440 more
- Smaller 200-litre boot
CX-8
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer wheelbase
- Quoted 7.9 L/100 km fuel economy
- Lower 192 hp and 258 Nm outputs
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
- Five-year warranty
J8 vs CX-8 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Mazda CX-8 better?
For performance and warranty cover, the Omoda Jaecoo J8 is better on paper. For carrying people, the Mazda CX-8 is the clearer family choice because it has seven seats instead of five.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM178,800, while the Mazda CX-8 costs RM165,360. That makes the J8 RM13,440 more expensive before considering running costs.
Which SUV has more space for passengers?
The Mazda CX-8 has the advantage for passenger space because it has seven seats and a 2,930 mm wheelbase. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 has five seats and a 2,820 mm wheelbase.