Omoda Jaecoo C9 vs Leapmotor C10
Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the bigger petrol SUV in the ways families will notice: 4,775 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and with a 660-litre boot, plus 257 hp and 400 Nm from its 1,998 cc engine. The Leapmotor C10 costs RM125,000, so the RM43,800 gap is serious money, and it answers with a 69.9 kWh battery, 420 km EV range, rear-wheel drive and a quoted 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The C9 feels the stronger load-lugger on paper; the C10 is the cheaper EV play.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want the larger boot, stronger quoted output and a petrol SUV with a longer 7-year warranty.
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if you want to spend RM43,800 less and get a rear-wheel-drive EV with 420 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Leapmotor C10 RM125,000
- Powertrain: Omoda Jaecoo C9 1,998 cc petrol; Leapmotor C10 single-motor electric
- Output: Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm; Leapmotor C10 215 hp with no torque figure stated
- Size: Omoda Jaecoo C9 4,775 mm long and 1,920 mm wide; Leapmotor C10 4,739 mm long and 1,900 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Omoda Jaecoo C9 2,800 mm and 660 L; Leapmotor C10 2,825 mm and 435 L
- Warranty and road tax: Omoda Jaecoo C9 7 years and RM439/year; Leapmotor C10 6 years and RM200/year
C9
- Bigger 660-litre boot
- Higher 257 hp output with 400 Nm
- 8 airbags and 7-year warranty
- Costs RM43,800 more
- Higher RM439 yearly road tax
- No quoted 0-100 km/h figure
C10
- Much lower RM125,000 price
- 69.9 kWh battery with 420 km EV range
- Rear-wheel drive and 7.5-second 0-100 km/h
- Smaller 435-litre boot
- Lower 215 hp output
- 6-year warranty and 7 airbags trail the C9
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 168,800 | RM 125,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 257 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | — | 69.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 420 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 84 kW |
| V2L | — | 1.7 |
| 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 | — | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,739 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres✓ | 435 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Dunlop e-Sport Maxx |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain and Far Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear 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 Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Satellite Navigation, WiFi built-in, 12-speaker Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (NFC Card) |
| 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 Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Year/160,000 km BEV Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 200✓ |
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.
C9 vs C10 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Leapmotor C10 better?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is better for boot space, output and warranty. The Leapmotor C10 is better for EV running, price and acceleration, with 420 km range and a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM168,800, while the Leapmotor C10 costs RM125,000. That makes the C9 RM43,800 more expensive.
Which SUV has more space?
The C9 has the larger boot at 660 litres versus 435 litres. The C10 has the longer wheelbase at 2,825 mm versus 2,800 mm, so cabin packaging may be closer than the luggage numbers suggest.