Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 makes the stronger Malaysian-buying case: it costs RM19,848 less, yet brings a 257 hp/400 Nm 2.0-litre turbo against the Mazda 6 Grand Touring’s 185 hp/250 Nm 2.5-litre, plus 660 litres of boot space versus 522 litres. Its 2,800 mm wheelbase is also 50 mm longer. The Mazda counters with a 1,506 kg kerb weight, 280 kg below the C9, and documented five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings. But the C9 adds autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a seven-year/150,000 km warranty, where the Mazda gets three years/100,000 km.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want the lower purchase price, 400 Nm turbo torque, a 660-litre boot and active safety systems including autonomous braking.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you prefer a 1,506 kg wagon with five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings and a 218 km/h quoted top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM188,648.
- Output: Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp and 250 Nm.
- Kerb weight: Omoda Jaecoo C9 1,786 kg; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 1,506 kg.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 litres.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo C9 seven years/150,000 km; Mazda 6 Grand Touring three years/100,000 km.
- Road tax: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM439 per year; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM868 per year.
C9
- RM19,848 lower purchase price.
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- At 1,786 kg, it is 280 kg heavier than the Mazda 6 Grand Touring.
- No quoted 0-100 km/h or top-speed figure.
6 Grand Touring
- 1,506 kg kerb weight, 280 kg below the C9.
- Five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings with six airbags and stability control.
- Quoted 0-100 km/h time of 8.2 seconds and 218 km/h top speed.
- RM19,848 more expensive than the C9.
- 185 hp and 250 Nm trail the C9’s 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, and warranty cover is three years/100,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800✓ | RM188,648 |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM868 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 218 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | 1,506 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres✓ | 522 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| 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 Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 front, 2 rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 3 years |
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 C9 & 6 Grand Touring for sale
C9 vs 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the better-equipped and more practical choice, with more power, a larger 660-litre boot, autonomous braking and longer warranty cover. Choose the Mazda 6 Grand Touring for its lighter 1,506 kg weight and documented five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM19,848 more than the Omoda Jaecoo C9. The C9 also has lower annual road tax: RM439 versus RM868.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the bigger boot at 660 litres, 138 litres more than the Mazda 6 Grand Touring’s 522 litres. Both have 60:40 split-folding rear seats.