Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM21,860 less yet brings a 257 hp, 400 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, 660 litres of boot space and a seven-year/150,000 km warranty. Its 65-litre tank also exceeds the Tayron’s 55 litres. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with seven seats, a 48-volt mild-hybrid 1.5-litre powertrain and just RM120 annual road tax against RM439. For five occupants and luggage, the C9 is the stronger paper choice; buyers regularly using a third row should pay for the Tayron.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want 257 hp and 400 Nm, a 660-litre boot, 20-inch wheels and seven years of warranty for RM168,800.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, a sliding second row, lower RM120 road tax and Dynamic Chassis Control Pro.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Power and torque: Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm; Volkswagen Tayron 148 hp and 250 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Omoda Jaecoo C9 five seats and 660 litres; Volkswagen Tayron seven seats and 345 litres.
- Road tax and fuel tank: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM439 per year and 65 litres; Volkswagen Tayron RM120 per year and 55 litres.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo C9 seven years/150,000 km; Volkswagen Tayron two years/unlimited mileage.
- Wheels: Omoda Jaecoo C9 20-inch alloys with 245/50R20 tyres; Volkswagen Tayron 18-inch alloys with 235/55R18 tyres.
C9
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- 660-litre boot and 65-litre fuel tank.
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty, plus a panoramic sunroof and head-up display.
- Five seats versus the Tayron’s seven.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120.
- No Dynamic Chassis Control Pro or auto parking listed.
Tayron
- Seven seats with a sliding 40:20:40 second row and 50:50 third row.
- 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance and RM120 annual road tax.
- Dynamic Chassis Control Pro, auto parking and contactless powered boot operation.
- RM21,860 more expensive than the C9.
- 148 hp and 250 Nm trail the C9’s 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- 345-litre boot is smaller than the C9’s 660 litres, and warranty coverage is two years versus seven years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800✓ | RM190,660 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 250 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| 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 and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen 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 | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 2 years |
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 Tayron FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The C9 is the better fit for a five-seat buyer wanting more power, a larger 660-litre boot and a longer seven-year/150,000 km warranty for less money. The Tayron is better only if its seven-seat layout, low road tax and chassis hardware matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM190,660, which is RM21,860 more than the RM168,800 Omoda Jaecoo C9.
Which SUV is better for carrying seven people?
The Volkswagen Tayron is the only seven-seater here. It has a sliding 40:20:40 second row, a 50:50 folding third row and seven three-point seat belts; the Omoda Jaecoo C9 has five seats.
