Verdict
At RM168,800, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 is RM14,000 cheaper, carries a lower RM439 annual road tax and brings a 660-litre boot plus a seven-year/150,000-km warranty. Its 2.0-litre turbo petrol setup suits buyers who do not want charging to dictate journeys. The RM182,800 Zeekr 7X changes the brief: 416 hp, 480 km EV range, 450 kW DC charging and a 2,900 mm wheelbase make it the more advanced electric alternative. It also gets 21 speakers, rear climate control and auto parking, but loses 121 litres of boot space.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want the lower upfront and annual road-tax cost, a 660-litre boot and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you can charge regularly and want 416 hp, 480 km of EV range, a longer 2,900 mm wheelbase and richer cabin technology.
Key differences
- Price and road tax: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800 and RM439/year; Zeekr 7X RM182,800 and RM615/year.
- Powertrain: Omoda Jaecoo C9 2.0-litre turbo petrol with 257 hp/400 Nm; Zeekr 7X single motor with 416 hp/440 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Omoda Jaecoo C9 2,800 mm; Zeekr 7X 2,900 mm.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo C9 seven years/150,000 km; Zeekr 7X five years/150,000 km, plus eight years/160,000 km for the battery.
- Wheels: Omoda Jaecoo C9 20-inch alloys with 245/50R20 tyres; Zeekr 7X 19-inch alloys with 255/50R19 tyres.
C9
- RM14,000 lower purchase cost and RM176 lower annual road tax
- 660-litre boot and full-size spare tyre
- Seven-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty
- 2,800 mm wheelbase is 100 mm shorter
- Eight-speaker audio trails the Zeekr 7X's 21-speaker system
- Rear air-conditioning is vents only, not single-zone automatic climate control
7X
- 416 hp motor, 480 km EV range and 450 kW DC charging
- 2,900 mm wheelbase, rear electric recline and rear climate control
- 21-speaker audio, auto parking and contactless powered boot
- RM14,000 higher purchase price and RM615 annual road tax
- 539-litre boot is 121 litres smaller
- Five-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty is two years shorter
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800✓ | RM182,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 257 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres✓ | 539 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| 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 & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| 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 | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| 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 | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| 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 | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 7X FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is better for a home-charging EV buyer seeking 416 hp, 480 km range and faster DC charging. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is better for lower purchase and road-tax costs, a larger boot and petrol refuelling convenience.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM14,000 more than the Omoda Jaecoo C9. Its annual road tax is also RM176 higher: RM615 versus RM439.
Can the Zeekr 7X charge faster than the Omoda Jaecoo C9 can refuel?
They use different energy systems. The Zeekr 7X accepts up to 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC charging from its 75 kWh battery, while the Omoda Jaecoo C9 uses a 65-litre petrol tank.