Verdict
The RM46,010 saving makes the Jetour VT9 the value-led seven-seat choice, and its 7-year/150,000 km warranty beats the Mazda CX-8’s 5-year/100,000 km cover. However, the CX-8 brings 192 hp and 258 Nm against 154 hp and 230 Nm, plus a 2,930 mm wheelbase and 209-litre boot versus 2,720 mm and 89 litres. That matters if all seven seats will see regular use. Its RM830 annual road tax is steep beside the VT9’s RM120, but the Mazda also gets six airbags, rear climate control and a more adjustable second row.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if RM119,350 pricing, RM120 annual road tax and longer 7-year/150,000 km warranty matter more than outright space and power.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if you need the larger 209-litre boot, longer 2,930 mm wheelbase, 192 hp engine and six-airbag safety provision.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour VT9 RM119,350; Mazda CX-8 RM165,360.
- Output: Jetour VT9 154 hp and 230 Nm; Mazda CX-8 192 hp and 258 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Jetour VT9 2,720 mm; Mazda CX-8 2,930 mm.
- Boot space: Jetour VT9 89 litres; Mazda CX-8 209 litres.
- Airbags: Jetour VT9 4; Mazda CX-8 6.
- Annual road tax: Jetour VT9 RM120; Mazda CX-8 RM830.
VT9
- RM46,010 cheaper to buy.
- Lower RM120 annual road tax.
- 7-year/150,000 km warranty, plus 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty.
- 154 hp and 230 Nm trail the CX-8’s 192 hp and 258 Nm.
- 89-litre boot is 120 litres smaller than the CX-8’s.
- Four airbags versus the CX-8’s six.
CX-8
- 192 hp and 258 Nm from its 2.5-litre engine.
- 209-litre boot and 2,930 mm wheelbase.
- Six airbags, rear automatic climate control and sliding, reclining second-row seats.
- RM46,010 dearer than the VT9.
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM120.
- 5-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than the VT9’s 7-year/150,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,350✓ | RM165,360 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm | 192 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,724 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Weight | 1,551 kg | 1,781 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 89 litres | 209 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Sailun Terramax SV301 | Toyo Proxes R46 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
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 VT9 & CX-8 for sale
VT9 vs CX-8 FAQ
Is the Jetour VT9 or Mazda CX-8 better?
The Mazda CX-8 is better for regular seven-seat duty, with a 209-litre boot, 2,930 mm wheelbase, 192 hp and six airbags. The Jetour VT9 is the better budget choice at RM46,010 less, with lower road tax and longer warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-8 costs RM46,010 more than the Jetour VT9: RM165,360 against RM119,350. Its annual road tax is also RM710 higher, at RM830 versus RM120.
Which SUV has more luggage space with all seven seats in use?
The Mazda CX-8 does, with 209 litres of boot space compared with the Jetour VT9’s 89 litres. That is a 120-litre advantage for the Mazda.
