Verdict
For RM146,800, the Chery Omoda E5 undercuts the RM158,900 Suzuki Jimny by RM12,100 while bringing a 61-kWh battery, 430-km WLTP range and a 378-litre boot. Its 201-hp, 340-Nm front motor is quoted at 7.2 seconds to 100 km/h, while five doors and five seats fit daily Malaysian family use far better. The Jimny counters with all-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive with low range and a full-size spare, but its 85-litre boot, four seats and three doors demand a very specific lifestyle.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want EV running, 430 km of quoted range and proper five-seat, 378-litre-boot practicality for less money.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if low-range four-wheel drive, compact dimensions and a full-size spare matter more than passenger room, luggage space and EV range.
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.
- Boot space: Omoda E5 378 litres; Jimny 85 litres.
- Doors and seats: Omoda E5 five doors and five seats; Jimny three doors and four seats.
- Length: Omoda E5 4,424 mm; Jimny 3,480 mm.
Omoda E5
- 430-km WLTP range from a 61-kWh battery
- 378-litre boot, five doors and five seats
- 201 hp, 340 Nm and a quoted 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Jimny's low-range four-wheel-drive system
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare wheel
- RM160 annual road tax versus RM120
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel
- Short 3,480-mm body and 1,720-mm height
- Only 85 litres of boot space versus 378 litres
- Three doors and four seats versus five doors and five seats
- 100 hp and 130 Nm versus 201 hp and 340 Nm
| 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 | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 74 mm × 85 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 the better daily-use choice, with five seats, a 378-litre boot, 430 km of quoted range and more power. Choose the Jimny only if its low-range four-wheel drive and compact body are central to your use.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny costs RM12,100 more than the Chery Omoda E5: RM158,900 against RM146,800.
Which is better for rough tracks?
The Suzuki Jimny is the clear choice for rough tracks. It has all-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive with low range, solid axles with coil springs and a full-size spare, where the Omoda E5 is front-wheel drive.
