Omoda Jaecoo J8 vs Zeekr 7X
Verdict
At RM178,800 against RM179,800, this is a very tight buy-in, but the cars split cleanly. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is the petrol choice, with a 246 hp/385 Nm 2.0 litre turbo, 8-speed automatic, 65-litre tank, 20-inch wheels and a longer 7-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty. The Zeekr 7X asks RM1,000 more and goes harder on EV performance: 416 hp, 440 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6 seconds, 480 km range and a far bigger 539-litre boot.
J8
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want a petrol SUV with a 65-litre tank, full-size spare, panoramic sunroof and the longer 7-year manufacturer warranty.
7X
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you can charge at home or work and want stronger acceleration, 480 km EV range and 539 litres of boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Zeekr 7X RM179,800
- Output: J8 246 hp/385 Nm petrol turbo; 7X 416 hp/440 Nm electric motor
- 0-100 km/h: J8 9 seconds; 7X 6 seconds
- Boot space: J8 200 litres; 7X 539 litres
- Wheelbase: J8 2,820 mm; 7X 2,900 mm
- Warranty: J8 7 years/150,000 km; 7X 5 years/150,000 km plus 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
J8
- Longer 7-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Full-size spare tyre; Zeekr 7X gets a tyre repair kit
- Panoramic sunroof, rear window shades and dual-zone rear air-con
- Much smaller boot: 200 litres versus 539 litres
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 9 seconds versus 6 seconds
- Lower output: 246 hp/385 Nm versus 416 hp/440 Nm
7X
- Quicker and stronger: 416 hp/440 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6 seconds
- 539-litre boot is far larger than the J8’s 200 litres
- 480 km EV range, 22 kW AC charging, 450 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- Shorter manufacturer warranty: 5 years versus 7 years
- No spare tyre; it uses a tyre repair kit
- Road tax is higher at RM615 a year versus RM439
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,800✓ | RM 179,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | — |
| Torque | 385 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,820 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,892 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" 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) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available For Second Row Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding and Reclining | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| 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 | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| 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 | Contactless Powered Boot |
| 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 Monitor |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 615 |
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 7X FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is better for performance, boot space and EV running, with 416 hp and 539 litres. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 suits buyers who want petrol, a full-size spare, panoramic sunroof and a 7-year manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM179,800, which is RM1,000 more than the Omoda Jaecoo J8 at RM178,800.
Which has more boot space?
The Zeekr 7X has the bigger boot by a wide margin: 539 litres versus 200 litres in the Omoda Jaecoo J8.