Verdict
The RM178,800 J8 costs RM110,200 less than the RM289,000 Harrier, yet brings a 246 hp/385 Nm 2.0-litre turbo, 20-inch wheels, a 360-degree camera and auto parking. It is also 80 mm longer and rides on a 130 mm longer wheelbase, but its 200-litre boot is a serious limitation beside the Harrier’s 396 litres. The Toyota answers with petrol-hybrid hardware, a 1,695 kg kerb weight and rear cross-traffic alert with braking, although its 175 hp engine and 221 Nm engine torque figures are lower. For Malaysian family use, the J8 is the stronger equipment-led buy; choose the Harrier for cargo room and hybrid-system warranty.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want far more engine output, a longer warranty and richer cabin and parking equipment for RM110,200 less.
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you prioritise its 396-litre boot, petrol-hybrid drivetrain and eight-year unlimited-mileage cover for the hybrid battery, inverter and PCU.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Toyota Harrier RM289,000.
- Engine output: J8 246 hp and 385 Nm; Harrier 175 hp and 221 Nm.
- Boot space: J8 200 litres; Harrier 396 litres.
- Kerb weight: J8 1,892 kg; Harrier 1,695 kg.
- Wheelbase: J8 2,820 mm; Harrier 2,690 mm.
- Warranty: J8 seven years/150,000 km; Harrier five years/unlimited mileage, plus eight years/unlimited mileage for hybrid components.
J8
- 246 hp and 385 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo engine.
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, 12-speaker Sony audio and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and head-up display.
- 200-litre boot is 196 litres smaller than the Harrier’s.
- At 1,892 kg, it is 197 kg heavier than the Harrier.
- No front foglamps, where the Harrier has them.
Harrier
- 396-litre boot gives it 196 litres more luggage capacity.
- Petrol-hybrid drivetrain with an eight-year unlimited-mileage warranty for the battery, inverter and PCU.
- Rear cross-traffic alert with braking, tyre-pressure monitoring and a front-and-rear digital video recorder.
- Costs RM110,200 more than the J8.
- 175 hp and 221 Nm engine figures trail the J8’s 246 hp and 385 Nm.
- 8-inch display and six speakers fall short of the J8’s 12.3-inch screen and 12-speaker Sony system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,800✓ | RM289,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp✓ | 175 hp |
| Torque | 385 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 118 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 202 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,820 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,892 kg | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 396 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available For Second Row Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Bi-LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding and Reclining | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-Speaker Sony Sound System | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 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 |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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 J8 & Harrier for sale
J8 vs Harrier FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Toyota Harrier better?
The J8 is the better buy on power, equipment and upfront cost, with 246 hp, auto parking and a head-up display. The Harrier is better if a 396-litre boot, petrol-hybrid hardware and its hybrid-component warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM110,200 less than the Toyota Harrier.
Which has the bigger boot, the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Toyota Harrier?
The Toyota Harrier has the larger boot at 396 litres, versus 200 litres in the Omoda Jaecoo J8. That is a 196-litre advantage for the Toyota.
