Verdict
At RM168,800, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM21,860 less than the Volkswagen Tayron yet brings 257 hp and 400 Nm, against 148 hp and 250 Nm. Its 660-litre boot also dwarfs the Tayron’s 345 litres. The Volkswagen counters with seven seats, a 1.5-litre 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain and RM120 annual road tax, RM319 below the C9. For buyers who need a third row, the Tayron has the practical edge; for five occupants carrying luggage, the C9 is the stronger-value choice with a seven-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want 257 hp, a 660-litre boot, a panoramic sunroof and a seven-year/150,000-km warranty for less money.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if seven seats, lower RM120 annual road tax, Dynamic Chassis Control Pro and a massaging driver’s seat matter more than outright power and boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Power and torque: C9 257 hp and 400 Nm; Tayron 148 hp and 250 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: C9 five seats and 660 litres; Tayron seven seats and 345 litres.
- Road tax: C9 RM439 per year; Tayron RM120 per year.
- Warranty: C9 seven years/150,000 km; Tayron two years/unlimited mileage.
- Wheels: C9 20-inch alloys with 245/50R20 tyres; Tayron 18-inch alloys with 235/55R18 tyres.
C9
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- 660-litre boot and 65-litre fuel tank.
- Panoramic sunroof, head-up display and seven-year/150,000-km warranty.
- Five seats versus the Tayron’s seven.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120.
- No auto parking; the Tayron has it.
Tayron
- Seven seats with a sliding second row and folding third row.
- RM120 annual road tax from its 1.5-litre 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain.
- Dynamic Chassis Control Pro, auto parking and front-seat massage function.
- RM21,860 more expensive.
- 148 hp and 250 Nm trail the C9’s 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- 345-litre boot is 315 litres smaller, and warranty coverage is only two years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800✓ | RM190,660 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| 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 and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 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.
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C9 vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The C9 is the better choice for five-seat use, with far more power, a 660-litre boot and a longer seven-year/150,000-km warranty. Choose the Tayron if its seven-seat layout and lower annual road tax are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM21,860 more than the Omoda Jaecoo C9.
Which SUV carries more people and luggage?
The Tayron carries seven people, two more than the C9. The C9 carries more luggage with 660 litres of boot space, compared with the Tayron’s 345 litres.