Verdict
At RM168,800, the Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM120,200 less than the RM289,000 Toyota Harrier, yet brings a 257 hp/400 Nm 2.0-litre turbo, a 2,800 mm wheelbase and a huge 660-litre boot. The Harrier answers with a 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid system, 175 hp petrol output plus a 118 hp/202 Nm motor, but its 396-litre boot is markedly smaller. For Malaysian buyers carrying family luggage, the C9’s lower RM439 annual road tax, 20-inch wheels and seven-year/150,000 km warranty make the stronger case. The Harrier is the choice for its hybrid hardware and several extra convenience and safety items.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want RM120,200 in savings, 257 hp and a 660-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you specifically want a 2.5-litre hybrid, rear cross-traffic braking and driver-seat memory.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800; Toyota Harrier RM289,000.
- Power and torque: Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm; Toyota Harrier petrol engine 175 hp and 221 Nm.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres; Toyota Harrier 396 litres.
- Wheelbase: Omoda Jaecoo C9 2,800 mm; Toyota Harrier 2,690 mm.
- Annual road tax: Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM439; Toyota Harrier RM830.
- Wheels and tyres: Omoda Jaecoo C9 20-inch alloys with 245/50R20 tyres; Toyota Harrier 18-inch alloys with 225/60R18 tyres.
C9
- RM120,200 cheaper with RM391 lower annual road tax.
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- 660-litre boot, 2,800 mm wheelbase and eight airbags.
- No rear cross-traffic alert with braking or tyre-pressure monitoring system.
- No driver-seat memory, rear-seat recline or kick-sensor boot opening.
- Heavier at 1,786 kg versus the Harrier’s 1,695 kg.
Harrier
- 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid system with a 118 hp, 202 Nm electric motor.
- Rear cross-traffic alert with braking, tyre-pressure monitoring and front foglamps.
- Driver-seat memory, reclining rear seats and powered boot with kick sensor.
- RM120,200 dearer and annual road tax is RM830 versus RM439.
- 396-litre boot is 264 litres smaller than the C9’s 660 litres.
- Petrol engine output of 175 hp and 221 Nm trails the C9’s 257 hp and 400 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,800✓ | RM289,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp✓ | 175 hp at 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 221 Nm at 3,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 118 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 202 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,671 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,786 kg | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 660 litres✓ | 396 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Bi-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 with Seat Ventilation | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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 Harrier FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo C9 or Toyota Harrier better?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is the stronger buy on price, power and luggage space: it costs RM120,200 less, makes 257 hp and has a 660-litre boot. Choose the Toyota Harrier for its 2.5-litre hybrid system and added items including rear cross-traffic braking.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM168,800 and the Toyota Harrier costs RM289,000, so the Harrier is RM120,200 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the bigger boot at 660 litres, compared with 396 litres in the Toyota Harrier. That is a 264-litre advantage for the C9.
