Verdict
The Chery O5 costs RM116,800, RM2,000 less than the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV, but the EV changes the ownership brief. Its 208 hp, 288 Nm motor, 58.9 kWh battery and 402 km range give it a stated 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time, while the O5 relies on a 145 hp, 230 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol. The J5 EV also has a 480-litre boot against 378 litres and lower 180mm road tax? No: its annual road tax is RM180 versus RM120. Pick the O5 for petrol refuelling and the space-saver spare; pick the J5 EV for electric driving, charging flexibility and cargo room.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want a 51-litre petrol tank, RM120 annual road tax and a space-saver spare tyre.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if you want 208 hp, 402 km of stated EV range and a larger 480-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM118,800.
- Power and torque: Chery O5 145 hp and 230 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 208 hp and 288 Nm.
- Energy storage: Chery O5 51-litre fuel tank; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 58.9 kWh battery with 402 km range.
- Boot space: Chery O5 378 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 480 litres.
- Road tax: Chery O5 RM120 per year; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM180 per year.
- Dimensions: Chery O5 is 4,400 mm long and 1,830 mm wide; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is 4,380 mm long and 1,860 mm wide.
O5
- RM2,000 lower purchase price.
- 51-litre petrol tank and 6-speed wet DCT.
- Space-saver spare tyre and front foglamps.
- Less power and torque: 145 hp/230 Nm versus 208 hp/288 Nm.
- Smaller 378-litre boot versus 480 litres.
- No stated EV range, AC/DC charging or V2L function.
J5 EV
- 208 hp, 288 Nm motor and claimed 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 58.9 kWh battery, 402 km stated range, 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- 480-litre boot, 540-degree HD surround view and 10-year/200,000 km high-voltage battery warranty.
- RM2,000 higher purchase price.
- RM180 annual road tax versus RM120.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Chery O5's space-saver spare tyre; it also lacks front foglamps.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,800✓ | RM118,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM180 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 145 hp | — |
| Torque | 230 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 208 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 288 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 58.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,434 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | 480 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Giti GitiComfort F50 | GitiControl P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags |
| 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 for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Multi-Collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | 19 Level 2+ ADAS: RCTA with Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Evasive Steering Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Door Opening Warning, Active Speed Limiter, Rear Collision Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Six-way Power Driver and Four-way Power Passenger Seats, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Split-folding (up to 1,284 L cargo) |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade | Panoramic Glass Roof (1.45 m) |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 15W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Rear USB, 1 Boot 12V Socket | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Interactive Multi-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 13.2" 2K Touchscreen + 8" Digital Cluster, 8 Speakers, 50W Ventilated Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry and Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Integrated Cruise Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 540-degree HD Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/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.
Used O5 & J5 EV for sale
O5 vs J5 EV FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is the stronger choice for EV driving, with 208 hp, 402 km stated range and a 480-litre boot. Choose the Chery O5 if petrol refuelling, lower road tax and a space-saver spare matter more.
What is the price difference?
The difference is RM2,000, with the Chery O5 costing less. The extra outlay for the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV brings a 58.9 kWh battery, 208 hp motor and 11 kW AC/130 kW DC charging.
Which one has the better charging and battery cover?
Only the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has EV charging: 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC. Its high-voltage battery is covered for 10 years or 200,000 km, alongside a seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty.
