Verdict
These are very different tools. The RM19,550 dearer Jetour VT9 is the family choice, with seven seats, a 154 hp/230 Nm 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine and 89 litres of boot space behind the third row. The RM99,800 Wuling Porta EV is a two-seat commercial EV: its 41.9 kWh battery delivers a claimed 300 km range, while its 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload suit deliveries. Its RM50 annual road tax also undercuts the VT9’s RM120.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if you need seven seats, family-oriented equipment and the longer 7-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if your priority is carrying up to 1,165 kg of cargo in a 6.5 m3 load bay while spending RM19,550 less upfront.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour VT9 RM119,350; Wuling Porta EV RM99,800.
- Seating: Jetour VT9 seven seats; Wuling Porta EV two seats.
- Powertrain: Jetour VT9 154 hp and 230 Nm 1.5 litre turbo petrol; Wuling Porta EV 101 hp and 180 Nm electric motor.
- Cargo capability: Jetour VT9 89-litre boot; Wuling Porta EV 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload.
- Dimensions: Jetour VT9 is 4,724 mm long with a 2,720 mm wheelbase; Wuling Porta EV is 5,010 mm long with a 3,050 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Jetour VT9 7 years/150,000 km; Wuling Porta EV 5 years/120,000 km.
VT9
- Seven-seat layout with 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
- 154 hp/230 Nm turbo petrol engine and six-speed wet DCT.
- Four airbags, 360-degree camera and 19-inch alloy wheels.
- Costs RM19,550 more and has RM120 annual road tax versus RM50.
- Only 89 litres of boot space, versus the Porta EV’s 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload.
- No electric 300 km claimed range.
Porta EV
- RM99,800 price and RM50 annual road tax.
- 6.5 m3 cargo area, 1,165 kg payload and dual 777 mm sliding doors.
- 41.9 kWh battery with a claimed 300 km range.
- Two seats only, versus the VT9’s seven.
- 101 hp and 180 Nm motor outputs trail the VT9’s 154 hp and 230 Nm.
- Two airbags and leaf-spring rear suspension, versus four airbags and multi-link rear suspension.
What the VT9 has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the VT9
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Porta EV's wheelbase is 330 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The VT9 is 100 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,350 | RM99,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | D-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,220/mo | RM1,020/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,383 | RM2,843✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,241 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.21 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM20,668 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,724 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,551 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 89 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Sailun Terramax SV301 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Cargo 6.5 m3 (2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm); payload 1,165 kg; GVW 2,730 kg; front disc / rear drum brakes |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Halogen |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear | USB Port |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | Yes |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Rotary gear selector; dual sliding side doors (777 mm); 8-inch head unit in English, Chinese and Malay; 7 kW wallbox (RM3,500) free with early-bird bookings, along with a three-pin charger and 3-year/60,000 km scheduled maintenance |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the Jetour VT9 or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Jetour VT9 is better for carrying people, with seven seats, four airbags and family-focused features. The Wuling Porta EV is better for commercial work, thanks to its two-seat layout, 6.5 m3 cargo bay, 1,165 kg payload and claimed 300 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour VT9 costs RM119,350 and the Wuling Porta EV costs RM99,800, so the VT9 is RM19,550 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for cargo?
The Wuling Porta EV is the cargo choice. It has a 6.5 m3 load area measuring 2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm, a 1,165 kg payload and dual sliding side doors. The VT9 has an 89-litre boot.
Which has the better warranty?
The VT9 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Porta EV. VT9: 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty. Porta EV: EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km.