Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is RM27,080 cheaper, yet its 2.0-litre turbo petrol makes 257 hp and 400 Nm against the Toyota Fortuner’s 148 hp and 400 Nm from a 2.4-litre diesel. It also brings 660 litres of boot space, an 8-speed automatic and a long list of active safety aids. The Fortuner answers with seven seats, all-wheel drive and an 80-litre tank. Choose the Toyota only if those hard-use, people-carrying basics matter more than the C9’s stronger performance and equipment.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want 257 hp, a 660-litre boot and autonomous braking for less money.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and an 80-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Power: Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp and 400 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Omoda Jaecoo C9 five seats and 660 litres; Toyota Fortuner seven seats and 200 litres.
- Driveline: Omoda Jaecoo C9 front-wheel drive; Toyota Fortuner all-wheel drive.
- Annual road tax: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM439; Toyota Fortuner RM754.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo C9 seven years/150,000 km; Toyota Fortuner five years/unlimited mileage.
C9
- RM27,080 less expensive with 257 hp.
- 660-litre boot and 2,800-mm wheelbase.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
- Five seats versus the Fortuner’s seven.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Fortuner’s all-wheel drive.
- 65-litre tank versus 80 litres.
Fortuner
- Seven seats with one-touch tumble middle-row and space-up last-row functions.
- All-wheel drive and an 80-litre fuel tank.
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
- RM27,080 more expensive despite 148 hp versus 257 hp.
- 200-litre boot versus the C9’s 660 litres.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring or reverse camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800✓ | RM195,880 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Halogen 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 with Seat Ventilation | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| 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 | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| 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.
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C9 vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the better-equipped and more powerful choice, with 257 hp, 660 litres of boot space and active safety aids. The Toyota Fortuner is better if seven seats and all-wheel drive are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM168,800 and the Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880, so the Fortuner is RM27,080 more expensive.
Which one carries more passengers?
The Toyota Fortuner carries seven occupants with seven three-point seat belts. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has five seats and five three-point seat belts, but its boot is much larger at 660 litres versus 200 litres.
