Verdict
At RM159,800, the Hyundai Tucson undercuts the Omoda Jaecoo C7 by just RM200, so price will not settle this. The C7’s 194 hp and 290 Nm give it a clear 16 hp and 26 Nm advantage from the same 1.6-litre turbo, seven-speed wet dual-clutch, front-wheel-drive formula, and it rides on 19-inch wheels. But the Tucson is 55 mm longer with a 55 mm longer wheelbase, has a 582-litre boot, and brings an eight-year/160,000 km warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, the Hyundai’s documented cabin and ownership equipment makes the stronger case unless outright output is the priority.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want the 2,755 mm wheelbase, 582-litre boot, 12.3-inch infotainment and eight-year/160,000 km warranty for RM159,800.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C7 if you want 194 hp, 290 Nm and 19-inch wheels, and accept a 2,700 mm wheelbase for RM160,000.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM159,800; Omoda Jaecoo C7 RM160,000.
- Power: Hyundai Tucson 178 hp at 5,500 rpm; Omoda Jaecoo C7 194 hp.
- Torque: Hyundai Tucson 264 Nm at 1,500 rpm; Omoda Jaecoo C7 290 Nm at 1,750 rpm.
- Length: Hyundai Tucson 4,630 mm; Omoda Jaecoo C7 4,621 mm.
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Tucson 2,755 mm; Omoda Jaecoo C7 2,700 mm.
- Wheel size: Hyundai Tucson 18-inch alloys; Omoda Jaecoo C7 19-inch alloys.
Tucson
- 582-litre boot and 2,755 mm wheelbase.
- 12.3-inch curved widescreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- 178 hp trails the C7’s 194 hp.
- 264 Nm trails the C7’s 290 Nm.
- 18-inch wheels are smaller than the C7’s 19-inch set.
C7
- 194 hp from its 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine.
- 290 Nm torque, 26 Nm more than the Tucson.
- 19-inch alloy wheels.
- 2,700 mm wheelbase is 55 mm shorter than the Tucson’s.
- 4,621 mm length is 9 mm shorter than the Tucson’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM160,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm | 194 hp✓ |
| Torque | 264 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 290 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 75.6 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission | 7-speed Dual-clutch |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 201 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,621 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,673 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,521 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 582 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | GitiComfort 225 V1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear 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 2nd Row Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 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.
Used Tucson & C7 for sale
Tucson vs C7 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Omoda Jaecoo C7 better?
The Tucson is the better-equipped documented choice, with a 582-litre boot, 12.3-inch infotainment and an eight-year/160,000 km warranty. The C7 is better for power, producing 194 hp and 290 Nm versus 178 hp and 264 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Tucson costs RM159,800 and the Omoda Jaecoo C7 costs RM160,000. The Tucson is cheaper by RM200.
Which has the longer wheelbase?
The Hyundai Tucson has the longer wheelbase at 2,755 mm, which is 55 mm more than the Omoda Jaecoo C7’s 2,700 mm.
