Verdict
At RM146,800, the Chery Omoda E5 costs RM12,100 less than the RM158,900 Suzuki Jimny, yet brings a 201 hp, 340 Nm front motor, 61 kWh battery and 430 km range. It is also the easier family car: five seats, five doors and a 378-litre boot against the Jimny’s four seats, three doors and 85 litres. The Jimny answers with all-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive with low range and solid axles, so its case is for trails rather than everyday space or EV running.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you need five seats, a 378-litre boot and 430 km of electric range for less money.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if part-time four-wheel drive with low range and solid axles matter more than cabin space, range and outright performance.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Suzuki Jimny RM158,900
- Power and torque: Omoda E5 201 hp and 340 Nm; Jimny 100 hp and 130 Nm
- Driveline: Omoda E5 front-wheel drive; Jimny all-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range
- Size: Omoda E5 4,424 mm long with a 2,630 mm wheelbase; Jimny 3,480 mm long with a 2,250 mm wheelbase
- Practicality: Omoda E5 has five seats and a 378-litre boot; Jimny has four seats and an 85-litre boot
- Energy use: Omoda E5 has a 61 kWh battery and 430 km range; Jimny uses petrol at 6.8 L/100 km with a 40-litre tank
Omoda E5
- 201 hp motor and 340 Nm torque
- 430 km EV range from a 61 kWh battery
- Five seats, five doors and 378-litre boot
- Front-wheel drive versus the Jimny’s all-wheel drive and low-range four-wheel drive
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Jimny’s full-size alloy spare
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Solid axles with coil springs front and rear
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre
- 100 hp and 130 Nm trail the Omoda E5’s 201 hp and 340 Nm
- Four seats, three doors and an 85-litre boot
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking or parking sensors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800✓ | RM158,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 61 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 9.9 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 3,480 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,435 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 85 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vent | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 24.6" Curved Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Sony Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit 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.
Used Omoda E5 & Jimny for sale
Omoda E5 vs Jimny FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Suzuki Jimny better?
The Omoda E5 is better for daily Malaysian use, with five seats, a 378-litre boot, 430 km range and 201 hp. The Jimny is the better choice only where its low-range four-wheel-drive hardware is needed.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny costs RM12,100 more than the Chery Omoda E5.
Which is better for off-road use?
The Suzuki Jimny is the clear off-road choice. It has all-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive with low range, solid axles and all-terrain tyres; the Omoda E5 is front-wheel drive.
