Omoda Jaecoo C9 vs Mazda CX-8
Verdict
At RM168,800 versus RM165,360, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 is only RM3,440 dearer, but it brings far stronger outputs: 257 hp and 400 Nm against the Mazda CX-8’s 192 hp and 258 Nm. It is the wider, more luggage-friendly five-seater too, with 660 litres of boot space. The CX-8 counters with seven seats, a longer 2,930 mm wheelbase, a larger 72-litre tank and a stated 7.9 L/100 km fuel economy figure. For Malaysian family use, this is power and boot space versus seating flexibility.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want the stronger petrol SUV, a bigger quoted boot and the lower RM439 annual road tax.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if seven seats, a longer wheelbase and a stated 7.9 L/100 km fuel economy figure matter more than outright power.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800 vs Mazda CX-8 RM165,360
- Seats: Omoda Jaecoo C9 5 vs Mazda CX-8 7
- Engine output: Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp/400 Nm vs Mazda CX-8 192 hp/258 Nm
- Size: Omoda Jaecoo C9 4,775 mm long/1,920 mm wide vs Mazda CX-8 4,900 mm long/1,840 mm wide
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 L vs Mazda CX-8 209 L
- Warranty and road tax: Omoda Jaecoo C9 7 years/RM439 vs Mazda CX-8 5 years/RM830
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 168,800 | RM 165,360✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 257 hp✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 258 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.9 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Boot space | 660 L✓ | 209 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 72 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 830 |
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
- Much stronger 257 hp and 400 Nm outputs
- 660-litre boot space
- 8 airbags and auto emergency braking
- Five seats only
- No fuel economy figure available
- Shorter 2,800 mm wheelbase
CX-8
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 2,930 mm wheelbase
- Stated 7.9 L/100 km fuel economy
- Lower 192 hp and 258 Nm outputs
- Smaller 209-litre boot figure
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
C9 vs CX-8 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Mazda CX-8 better?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is better for power, boot space, airbags, warranty and road tax. The Mazda CX-8 is better if you need seven seats, a longer wheelbase and a stated fuel economy figure.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM3,440 more than the Mazda CX-8. That small gap buys more power, more torque, a larger quoted boot, two extra airbags and a longer warranty.
Which SUV is more practical for a family?
It depends on seating needs. The Mazda CX-8 has seven seats, so it suits larger families. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has only five seats but far more quoted boot space at 660 litres versus 209 litres.