Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 Omoda C9 PHEV asks RM20,000 more, at RM208,800 against RM188,800, but it brings a 34.5 kWh battery, 150 km EV range, a quoted 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and lower RM120 annual road tax. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 Omoda C9 AWD is the cleaner buy if you just want the larger 1,998 cc petrol engine with 257 hp and 400 Nm. Cabin space, 660-litre boot, 8 airbags and AEB are the same, so the premium is about the plug-in hybrid hardware, not more SUV.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 Omoda C9 AWD if you want the lower price, the 1,998 cc petrol engine and the same 660-litre boot, 8 airbags and AEB.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 Omoda C9 PHEV if you can use its 150 km EV range and want the quoted 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda C9 AWD RM188,800; Omoda C9 PHEV RM208,800
- Powertrain: Omoda C9 AWD 1,998 cc petrol; Omoda C9 PHEV 1,498 cc petrol plug-in hybrid with 34.5 kWh battery
- Engine output: Omoda C9 AWD 257 hp/400 Nm; Omoda C9 PHEV petrol engine 141 hp/215 Nm
- Performance: Omoda C9 AWD 0-100 km/h not quoted; Omoda C9 PHEV 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
- EV running: Omoda C9 AWD no EV range; Omoda C9 PHEV 150 km EV range
- Road tax and tank: Omoda C9 AWD RM439/year and 65 litres; Omoda C9 PHEV RM120/year and 70 litres
Omoda C9 AWD
- RM20,000 cheaper to buy
- Larger 1,998 cc petrol engine with 257 hp and 400 Nm
- Same 660-litre boot, 8 airbags and AEB
- No battery or EV range
- Higher RM439 annual road tax
- No quoted 0-100 km/h figure
Omoda C9 PHEV
- 150 km EV range from a 34.5 kWh battery
- Quoted 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Costs RM20,000 more
- Petrol engine alone is rated at 141 hp and 215 Nm
- No extra seats, boot space or exterior size
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 188,800✓ | RM 208,800 |
| 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 Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp✓ | 141 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 215 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 3 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 700 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | — | 34.46 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 150 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 70 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 3-DHT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,876 kg | 2,210 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres | 660 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Suspension | Adaptive Suspension with Continuous Damping Control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 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 | 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 | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation |
| 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 | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-Speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-Speaker Sony 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/1,000,000 km Engine Warranty, 10-year/200,000 km Electric Drive Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| 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.
Omoda C9 AWD vs Omoda C9 PHEV FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 Omoda C9 AWD or Omoda Jaecoo C9 Omoda C9 PHEV better?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 Omoda C9 PHEV is better if you will use its 150 km EV range and want the 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time. Otherwise, the AWD gives the same space and safety kit for RM20,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 Omoda C9 PHEV costs RM208,800, while the Omoda Jaecoo C9 Omoda C9 AWD costs RM188,800. The gap is RM20,000.
Do both versions have the same space and safety kit?
Yes. Both are 4,775 mm long, have a 2,800 mm wheelbase, seat five, carry 660 litres of luggage, and include 8 airbags plus auto emergency braking.