Verdict
At RM168,800, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM5,292 less than the Peugeot 508 SW yet brings 257 hp and 400 Nm, against 163 hp and 240 Nm, plus autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. Its RM439 annual road tax is steep beside the Peugeot’s RM90, and it is 208 kg heavier. Both carry five people and swallow 660 litres, but the C9’s seven-year/150,000-km warranty is far more reassuring than three years with unlimited mileage.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want substantially more power, a 360-degree camera and active driver assistance for less money.
Pick the Peugeot 508 SW if lower annual road tax, a lighter wagon body and five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings matter most.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Peugeot 508 SW RM174,092.
- Output: Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm; Peugeot 508 SW 163 hp and 240 Nm.
- Road tax: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM439 per year; Peugeot 508 SW RM90 per year.
- Weight: Omoda Jaecoo C9 1,786 kg; Peugeot 508 SW 1,578 kg.
- Wheels: Omoda Jaecoo C9 20-inch alloys with 245/50R20 tyres; Peugeot 508 SW 18-inch alloys with 235/45R18 tyres.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo C9 seven years/150,000 km; Peugeot 508 SW three years/unlimited mileage.
C9
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM90.
- 1,786 kg kerb weight versus 1,578 kg.
- Four front and four rear parking sensors versus six at each end.
508 SW
- Five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings with six airbags and stability control.
- Rated at 7.1 L/100 km, with a quoted 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 72-litre fuel tank and 220 km/h top speed.
- Costs RM5,292 more despite 94 hp and 160 Nm less.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control.
- Three-year manufacturer warranty versus seven years for the C9.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800✓ | RM174,092 |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp✓ | 163 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 240 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | EAT6 |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 220 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 165 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,829 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,828 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,817 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | 1,578 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres | 660 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full Size 18" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Michelin Primacy HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| 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 | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | Manual rear door window sun shades, manual rear net |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System | 7" Touchscreen CD/MP3 Player with JBL sound system and 10 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 Button |
| 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 | Power Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 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 & 508 SW for sale
C9 vs 508 SW FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Peugeot 508 SW better?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the stronger buy for equipment and performance: it costs less, has 257 hp and adds autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Peugeot 508 SW for its RM90 road tax and published five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 508 SW costs RM174,092, which is RM5,292 more than the RM168,800 Omoda Jaecoo C9.
Which has the bigger boot?
Neither. Both the Omoda Jaecoo C9 and Peugeot 508 SW have 660 litres of boot space and five seats. The C9 is an SUV; the 508 SW is a wagon.