Verdict
At RM168,800, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM39,800 more, but brings a 660-litre boot, 257 hp and 400 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol motor. The Leapmotor C10 is the lower-running-cost route at RM129,000, with RM200 annual road tax, a 69.9-kWh battery and 420 km EV range. Its 215-hp, 320-Nm rear motor and 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time make it far from a slow alternative. Choose based on charging access and luggage needs, not badge or segment: both are locally assembled D-segment SUVs with 20-inch wheels and similar active safety basics.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you need the larger 660-litre boot, a full-size spare tyre and petrol convenience without depending on charging.
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if you have dependable charging and want to save RM39,800 while gaining a 420-km EV range and lower RM200 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Leapmotor C10 RM129,000.
- Powertrain: C9 2.0-litre turbo petrol, 257 hp and 400 Nm; C10 single electric motor, 215 hp and 320 Nm.
- Energy storage: C9 has a 65-litre fuel tank; C10 has a 69.9-kWh battery with 420 km range.
- Boot space: C9 660 litres; C10 435 litres.
- Road tax: C9 RM439 per year; C10 RM200 per year.
- Wheelbase: C9 2,800 mm; C10 2,825 mm.
C9
- 660-litre boot and full-size spare tyre.
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from a 2.0-litre turbo petrol motor.
- Eight airbags, head-up display and front parking sensors.
- Costs RM39,800 more than the C10.
- RM439 annual road tax versus the C10's RM200.
- Front-wheel drive, while the C10 is rear-wheel drive.
C10
- RM129,000 price and RM200 annual road tax.
- 69.9-kWh battery, 420 km range and 84-kW DC charging.
- Rear-wheel drive, 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time and V2L rated at 1.7 kW.
- 435-litre boot is 225 litres smaller than the C9's.
- Seven airbags versus the C9's eight.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800 | RM129,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 257 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 69.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 420 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 84 kW |
| V2L | — | 1.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,739 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres✓ | 435 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Dunlop e-Sport Maxx |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain and Far Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear 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 | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Satellite Navigation, WiFi built-in, 12-speaker Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (NFC Card) |
| 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| 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 | — | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Year/160,000 km BEV Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery 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.
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C9 vs C10 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Leapmotor C10 better?
The Leapmotor C10 is the better buy for buyers with regular charging, costing less while supplying 420 km of EV range. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is better for a 660-litre boot, full-size spare tyre and petrol refuelling convenience.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM168,800 and the Leapmotor C10 costs RM129,000, so the C9 carries a RM39,800 premium.
Which has more luggage space?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the larger boot at 660 litres, against 435 litres in the Leapmotor C10. That is a 225-litre advantage for the C9.
