Verdict
For RM2,000 less, the Chery Tiggo 9 brings seven seats, AWD and a 448- to 2,065-litre boot, making it the more flexible family SUV. Its 251 hp and 390 Nm trail the Omoda Jaecoo C9’s 257 hp and 400 Nm only slightly, while the Tiggo counters with a quoted 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time. The C9 is 101 kg lighter and has an eight-speed conventional automatic, but it is front-wheel drive and seats five. For Malaysian buyers needing third-row capacity, the Tiggo’s practical advantage is decisive.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, AWD and up to 2,065 litres of cargo capacity with the rear rows folded.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if five seats are enough and you prefer 257 hp, 400 Nm and an eight-speed conventional automatic.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 9 has 7 seats; Omoda Jaecoo C9 has 5 seats.
- Driveline: Chery Tiggo 9 is AWD; Omoda Jaecoo C9 is front-wheel drive.
- Output: Chery Tiggo 9 makes 251 hp and 390 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 makes 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- Transmission: Chery Tiggo 9 uses a 7-speed wet DCT; Omoda Jaecoo C9 uses an 8-speed conventional automatic.
- Dimensions and mass: Chery Tiggo 9 is 4,810 mm long and 1,887 kg; Omoda Jaecoo C9 is 4,775 mm long and 1,786 kg.
Tiggo 9
- Seven-seat cabin with split-folding second and third rows.
- AWD and a quoted 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 10 airbags, auto parking and a 14-speaker Sony sound system.
- 251 hp and 390 Nm are down on the C9’s 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- It weighs 1,887 kg, 101 kg more than the C9.
- Its 7-speed DCT has one fewer ratio than the C9’s 8-speed automatic.
C9
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from the 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Eight-speed conventional automatic and 1,786 kg kerb weight.
- 660-litre boot with all five seats in use.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 9’s seven.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Tiggo 9’s AWD.
- Eight airbags versus the Tiggo 9’s 10, and no auto parking.
| 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 at 4,000 rpm | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| 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 | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 8 (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.
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Tiggo 9 vs C9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
The Tiggo 9 is the better choice for larger families because it has seven seats, AWD and a 2,065-litre maximum boot. Choose the C9 for its marginally higher 257 hp and 400 Nm outputs, lighter 1,786 kg weight and eight-speed automatic.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800 and the Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM168,800, so the C9 costs RM2,000 more.
Which has the bigger boot?
The C9 has a 660-litre boot with its rear seats up, larger than the Tiggo 9’s 448 litres. Fold the Tiggo 9’s rear rows and it expands to 2,065 litres; it also has a third row.
