Omoda Jaecoo J8 vs Volkswagen Tayron
Verdict
Both are Malaysian-assembled D-segment SUVs, but they pull in different directions. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 uses a 1,998 cc turbo petrol with 246 hp and 385 Nm, so it reaches 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds against the Tayron’s 9.6. The Volkswagen answers with seven seats and a 345-litre boot, where the J8 has five seats and 200 litres. For a Malaysian buyer, the J8 is the stronger five-seat SUV; the Tayron buys family flexibility.
J8
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want the stronger 246 hp/385 Nm SUV, a panoramic sunroof and a head-up display.
Tayron
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, the larger 345-litre boot and front seats with memory, ventilation and massaging.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660
- Powertrain: J8 1,998 cc turbo petrol; Tayron 1,498 cc turbo petrol with 48-volt MHEV assistance
- Output: J8 246 hp/385 Nm; Tayron 148 hp/250 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: J8 9.0 seconds; Tayron 9.6 seconds
- Seating and boot space: J8 5 seats/200 litres; Tayron 7 seats/345 litres
- Warranty: J8 7 years/150,000 km; Tayron 2 years/unlimited mileage
J8
- Much stronger 246 hp and 385 Nm outputs
- Panoramic sunroof, head-up display and electric steering adjustment
- Longer seven-year manufacturer warranty
- Only five seats versus the Tayron’s seven
- Smaller 200-litre boot versus 345 litres
- Warranty has a 150,000 km cap
Tayron
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding second row and folding third row
- Front seats get memory, ventilation and massaging
- Lower RM120 annual road tax versus RM439
- Costs RM11,860 more
- Much lower 148 hp and 250 Nm outputs
- Two-year warranty is shorter, though mileage is unlimited
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,800✓ | RM 190,660 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| 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 intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 385 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,820 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Weight | 1,892 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 345 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available For Second Row Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| 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 | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding and Reclining | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-Speaker Sony Sound System | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen 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 with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 120✓ |
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 vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is better for performance, with 246 hp, 385 Nm and a 9.0-second 0-100 km/h time. The Volkswagen Tayron is better if seven seats and its 345-litre boot matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM11,860 more than the Omoda Jaecoo J8.
Which SUV has more space?
The Volkswagen Tayron has more seating and luggage capacity: seven seats and 345 litres, versus the Omoda Jaecoo J8’s five seats and 200 litres. The J8 is physically larger in length, width, height and wheelbase.