Verdict
At RM166,800, the Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM2,000 less than the Omoda Jaecoo C9, yet brings AWD, seven seats and a 15.6-inch screen with 14-speaker Sony audio. Its 1,998 cc turbo petrol makes 251 hp and 390 Nm, marginally behind the Omoda Jaecoo C9’s 257 hp and 400 Nm. The Chery suits the buyer carrying more people, with 448-2,065 litres of boot space; the five-seat Omoda Jaecoo C9 counters with a 660-litre boot, an eight-speed automatic and 101 kg less weight. Choose on seating need, not the tiny output gap.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, AWD and more parking assistance for RM2,000 less.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if five seats are enough and you want the 660-litre boot, 257 hp and 400 Nm.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- Driveline: Chery Tiggo 9 all-wheel drive; Omoda Jaecoo C9 front-wheel drive.
- Transmission: Chery Tiggo 9 seven-speed wet DCT; Omoda Jaecoo C9 eight-speed conventional automatic.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 9 seven seats; Omoda Jaecoo C9 five seats.
- Weight: Chery Tiggo 9 1,887 kg; Omoda Jaecoo C9 1,786 kg.
Tiggo 9
- RM2,000 lower price with AWD.
- Seven-seat cabin and 448-2,065 litres of boot space.
- 15.6-inch touchscreen, 14-speaker Sony audio and auto parking.
- 251 hp and 390 Nm trail the Omoda Jaecoo C9 by 6 hp and 10 Nm.
- 1,887 kg weight is 101 kg higher.
- Listed boot capacity starts at 448 litres against the Omoda Jaecoo C9’s 660 litres.
C9
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from the 1,998 cc turbo petrol engine.
- 660-litre boot and 101 kg lower weight.
- Eight-speed automatic, paddle shifts and navigation.
- Costs RM2,000 more.
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
- Five seats versus the Chery Tiggo 9’s seven.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800✓ | RM168,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,786 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 660 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row 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 | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker 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, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | 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 with Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| 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 or one million km warranty for the engine | — |
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 Tiggo 9 & C9 for sale
Tiggo 9 vs C9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the better family buy because it costs less, has seven seats and AWD. Choose the Omoda Jaecoo C9 instead if its 660-litre boot, lower weight and small 6 hp/10 Nm output advantage matter more than a third row.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM2,000 more than the Chery Tiggo 9.
Which has more seats and boot space?
The Chery Tiggo 9 has seven seats and 448-2,065 litres of boot space. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has five seats and a 660-litre boot, so it has the larger stated boot figure but no third row.
