Verdict
These SUVs head in sharply different directions. The CKD Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM178,800, RM20,000 more than the CBU Zeekr X, but brings D-segment proportions: it is 4,820 mm long with a 2,820 mm wheelbase, plus rear dual-zone air-conditioning and rear window shades. The Zeekr is the quicker, more practical choice on paper, hitting 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and carrying 404 litres versus 200 litres. Its 66 kWh battery also gives a quoted 440 km range, 200 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L. The J8 answers with a seven-year/150,000 km warranty against five years for the Zeekr.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want the larger 4,820 mm D-segment SUV, rear dual-zone climate control and a seven-year manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Zeekr X if you want a RM20,000 lower entry price, 5.3-second acceleration, a 404-litre boot and EV charging capability.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Zeekr X RM158,800.
- Performance: Omoda Jaecoo J8 0-100 km/h in 9.0 seconds; Zeekr X in 5.3 seconds.
- Powertrain: Omoda Jaecoo J8 has a 246 hp/385 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine; Zeekr X has a 335 hp/373 Nm electric motor.
- Length and wheelbase: Omoda Jaecoo J8 is 4,820 mm/2,820 mm; Zeekr X is 4,432 mm/2,750 mm.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres; Zeekr X 404 litres.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J8 7 years/150,000 km; Zeekr X 5 years/150,000 km, plus an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
J8
- Larger 4,820 mm D-segment body and 2,820 mm wheelbase.
- Rear dual-zone automatic climate control and rear window shades.
- Seven-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- RM20,000 dearer than the Zeekr X.
- Slower 9.0-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.3 seconds.
- 200-litre boot is 204 litres smaller than the Zeekr X's.
X
- 335 hp motor delivers 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
- 66 kWh battery with 440 km quoted range, 200 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- 404-litre boot and powered front seats with ventilation and memory.
- Five-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty is two years shorter than the J8's.
- No full-size spare tyre; it uses a tyre repair kit.
- Rear passengers get AC vents rather than the J8's rear dual-zone automatic climate control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,800 | RM158,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | — |
| Torque | 385 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| 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 | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,820 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,892 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 404 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| 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 | 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 | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Functions and Memory Function |
| 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 AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C 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 | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13-speaker Yamaha 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 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 | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Front Doors |
| 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 |
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 & X for sale
J8 vs X FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Zeekr X better?
The Zeekr X is the stronger choice for acceleration, boot capacity and EV hardware, with 5.3-second sprinting, 404 litres and 200 kW DC charging. Choose the J8 for its larger D-segment dimensions, rear dual-zone climate control and longer seven-year vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM20,000 more than the Zeekr X. That gap buys a 388 mm longer body, a 70 mm longer wheelbase, rear dual-zone climate control, rear window shades and two additional years of manufacturer warranty.
Which one is better for long-distance EV charging?
The Zeekr X is the only EV here. Its 66 kWh battery has a quoted 440 km range, accepts AC charging at up to 11 kW and DC charging at up to 200 kW, and provides 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load output.