Verdict
At RM168,800, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM120,200 less than the RM289,000 Toyota Harrier, yet brings a 257 hp/400 Nm 2.0-litre turbo, 660-litre boot and 2,800 mm wheelbase. That is a sizeable practical and performance advantage for a Malaysian buyer. The Harrier answers with petrol-hybrid assistance, a 118 hp/202 Nm motor, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, TPMS and an eight-year/unlimited-mileage hybrid-component warranty. But its RM830 annual road tax is also RM391 higher than the C9’s RM439.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want the far lower RM168,800 entry price, 257 hp and a 660-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you specifically want petrol-hybrid assistance, rear cross-traffic braking and its eight-year/unlimited-mileage hybrid-component warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Toyota Harrier RM289,000.
- Power: Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm; Toyota Harrier 175 hp and 221 Nm from its 2.5-litre engine.
- Motor: Omoda Jaecoo C9 has no motor; Toyota Harrier has one 118 hp, 202 Nm motor.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres; Toyota Harrier 396 litres.
- Wheelbase: Omoda Jaecoo C9 2,800 mm; Toyota Harrier 2,690 mm.
- Annual road tax: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM439; Toyota Harrier RM830.
C9
- RM120,200 cheaper to buy.
- 257 hp and 400 Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine.
- 660-litre boot, 20-inch wheels and two wireless chargers.
- No hybrid motor, where the Harrier has a 118 hp/202 Nm electric motor.
- Lacks the Harrier’s tyre-pressure monitoring system and rear cross-traffic alert with braking.
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty has a mileage cap; the Harrier’s hybrid battery, inverter and PCU cover is eight years with unlimited mileage.
Harrier
- Petrol-hybrid system with a 118 hp, 202 Nm motor.
- Tyre-pressure monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert with braking.
- Powered boot with kick sensor and driver-seat memory.
- Costs RM120,200 more than the Omoda Jaecoo C9.
- 396-litre boot is 264 litres smaller than the C9’s 660 litres.
- 175 hp and 221 Nm engine outputs trail the C9’s 257 hp and 400 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800✓ | RM289,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp✓ | 175 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 118 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 202 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres✓ | 396 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and 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 Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Bi-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 | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell 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 | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Degree Camera |
| 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 | — | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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.
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C9 vs Harrier FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Toyota Harrier better?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the stronger buy on price, engine output and luggage space: RM168,800, 257 hp/400 Nm and 660 litres. Choose the Toyota Harrier for its hybrid motor, TPMS, rear cross-traffic braking and hybrid-component warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Harrier costs RM120,200 more than the Omoda Jaecoo C9: RM289,000 versus RM168,800.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the bigger boot at 660 litres, compared with 396 litres in the Toyota Harrier. That is a 264-litre advantage before folding the rear seats.