Verdict
The Chery O5 costs RM116,800, RM7,000 below the RM123,800 GAC Emkoo, and its seven-year/150,000-km warranty beats the Emkoo’s five-year cover. Yet the Emkoo brings a 175 hp/270 Nm 1.5-litre turbo against 145 hp/230 Nm, plus a 638-litre boot that is 260 litres larger. Its 4,680-mm length and 1,901-mm width also make it a substantially bigger SUV than the 4,400-mm by 1,830-mm O5. Pick the O5 for the lower entry cost and richer front-seat/audio kit; choose the Emkoo if performance and luggage capacity come first.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want to spend RM7,000 less, keep seven years of warranty cover and have ventilated front seats plus an eight-speaker Sony audio system.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if its 175 hp and 270 Nm, 638-litre boot and larger C-segment dimensions matter more than the higher price.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; GAC Emkoo RM123,800.
- Power and torque: Chery O5 145 hp and 230 Nm; GAC Emkoo 175 hp and 270 Nm.
- Boot space: Chery O5 378 litres; GAC Emkoo 638 litres.
- Dimensions: Chery O5 4,400 mm long with a 2,630-mm wheelbase; GAC Emkoo 4,680 mm long with a 2,750-mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Chery O5 seven years/150,000 km; GAC Emkoo five years/150,000 km.
- Wheels and tyres: Chery O5 18-inch alloys with 215/55R18 tyres; GAC Emkoo 19-inch alloys with 235/55R19 tyres.
O5
- Seven-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty
- Ventilated, six-way powered front seats
- Eight-speaker Sony audio and dual-zone climate control
- 145 hp and 230 Nm trail the Emkoo's 175 hp and 270 Nm
- 378-litre boot is 260 litres smaller
- No head-up display
Emkoo
- 175 hp, 270 Nm and a seven-speed DCT
- 638-litre boot
- Head-up display and rear-seat recline
- Five-year manufacturer warranty versus the O5's seven years
- Only the driver's seat is ventilated, versus both front seats in the O5
- Single-zone climate control versus the O5's dual-zone system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,800✓ | RM123,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | 7DCT |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,680 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,434 kg | 1,540 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | 638 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Giti GitiComfort F50 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Powered Front Seats with Ventilated Driver's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 15W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Rear USB, 1 Boot 12V Socket | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 7 Year, 180,000 km Powertrain 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.
Used O5 & Emkoo for sale
O5 vs Emkoo FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or GAC Emkoo better?
The GAC Emkoo is better for outright performance and cargo space, with 175 hp, 270 Nm and a 638-litre boot. The Chery O5 is the better choice for lower purchase cost, a seven-year warranty, dual-zone air-conditioning and ventilated front seats.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo costs RM7,000 more than the Chery O5: RM123,800 versus RM116,800.
Which has the larger boot?
The GAC Emkoo has the larger boot at 638 litres, compared with 378 litres in the Chery O5. That is a 260-litre advantage for the Emkoo.
