Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 costs RM4,331 more than the Mazda CX-5, but gives Malaysian buyers a 194 hp/290 Nm turbo engine, a 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a far fuller safety suite. Its RM120 annual road tax is also RM319 lower. The CX-5 counters with a 30 mm longer wheelbase, 442-litre boot and 56-litre tank, useful for family luggage and longer petrol stops. But the J7’s powered front seats, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and seven-year/150,000 km warranty make the extra spend easier to justify.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J7 if you want stronger 194 hp turbo performance, active safety aids and more cabin equipment for RM4,331 extra.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if a 442-litre boot, 2,700 mm wheelbase and RM4,331 lower purchase price matter more than driver-assistance features.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J7 RM138,800; Mazda CX-5 RM134,469.
- Output: Omoda Jaecoo J7 194 hp and 290 Nm; Mazda CX-5 162 hp and 213 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Omoda Jaecoo J7 9.2 seconds; Mazda CX-5 10.4 seconds.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J7 412 litres; Mazda CX-5 442 litres.
- Road tax: Omoda Jaecoo J7 RM120/year; Mazda CX-5 RM439/year.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J7 seven years/150,000 km; Mazda CX-5 five years/100,000 km.
J7
- 194 hp and 290 Nm turbo petrol engine
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control
- Powered front seats, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera
- RM4,331 dearer to buy
- 412-litre boot is 30 litres smaller
- 51-litre fuel tank is 5 litres smaller
CX-5
- 442-litre boot and 2,700 mm wheelbase
- RM4,331 lower purchase price
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- 162 hp and 213 Nm trail the J7 by 32 hp and 77 Nm
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than the J7’s seven-year/150,000 km cover
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM138,800 | RM134,469✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 194 hp✓ | 162 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 213 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.9 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Dual-clutch Gearbox | SkyActiv-Drive with Manual Shift and Sport mode |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.2 seconds✓ | 10.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 176 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,550 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,672 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,588 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 56 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 412 litres | 442 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Evolution CTT | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag | 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 on outer two rear seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 40:20:40 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 | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 4 USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.8-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Sony Sound System, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
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 J7 & CX-5 for sale
J7 vs CX-5 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J7 or Mazda CX-5 better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 is the stronger equipment-led choice, with 194 hp, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. Choose the Mazda CX-5 instead if its 442-litre boot, longer wheelbase and lower RM134,469 price are your priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 costs RM138,800, which is RM4,331 more than the Mazda CX-5 at RM134,469.
Which SUV has the better safety equipment?
The Omoda Jaecoo J7 has the broader safety kit: autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, steering-correction lane-keeping assist and a front-centre airbag. The Mazda CX-5 has no listed autonomous braking, blind-spot system or lane-keeping assist.
