Omoda Jaecoo C9 vs Volkswagen Tayron
Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the brawnier five-seater: 257 hp and 400 Nm against the Volkswagen Tayron’s 148 hp and 250 Nm, plus 660 litres of boot space. The Tayron asks RM21,860 more, but counters with seven seats, 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, a 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time, Dynamic Chassis Control Pro and more parking hardware. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less about size class than usage: the C9 is for space and shove, the Tayron for seat count and driver-assist kit.
C9
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want stronger outputs, a larger five-seat boot and longer seven-year coverage for less money.
Tayron
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, a sliding 40:20:40 second row, auto parking and the 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain.
Key differences
- Power: Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp; Volkswagen Tayron 148 hp
- Torque: Omoda Jaecoo C9 400 Nm; Volkswagen Tayron 250 Nm
- Seats: Omoda Jaecoo C9 5; Volkswagen Tayron 7
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres; Volkswagen Tayron 345 litres
- Road tax: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM439/year; Volkswagen Tayron RM120/year
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo C9 7 years/150,000 km; Volkswagen Tayron 2 years/unlimited mileage
C9
- Much stronger 2.0 litre turbo with 257 hp and 400 Nm
- Bigger quoted boot space at 660 litres with five seats in use
- Seven-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Only five seats; the Volkswagen Tayron has seven
- No auto parking, and fewer sensors at four front/four rear versus six front/six rear
- Higher annual road tax at RM439 versus RM120
Tayron
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding 40:20:40 second row and 50:50 split third row
- 48-volt MHEV assistance and lower RM120 annual road tax
- Dynamic Chassis Control Pro, auto parking and contactless powered boot
- Far lower outputs: 148 hp and 250 Nm versus 257 hp and 400 Nm
- Smaller quoted boot with seats in use: 345 litres versus 660 litres
- Shorter warranty by years: 2 years/unlimited mileage versus 7 years/150,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 168,800✓ | RM 190,660 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| 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 |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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 | 2,788 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 120✓ |
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 vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Volkswagen Tayron better?
If you only need five seats, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the stronger buy on paper: 257 hp, 400 Nm, 660-litre boot and a seven-year warranty. Choose the Volkswagen Tayron if the two extra seats and Dynamic Chassis Control Pro matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM21,860 more than the Omoda Jaecoo C9.
Which SUV has more space?
The Volkswagen Tayron has more seats, seven versus five. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the bigger quoted boot with all seats in use, 660 litres versus 345 litres.