Verdict
The RM12,000 dearer Jetour T2 is a substantially larger proposition: its 4,785 mm body, 2,800 mm wheelbase and 580-litre boot beat the Corolla’s 4,630 mm, 2,700 mm and 470 litres. Its 241 hp/375 Nm turbo engine and AWD also dwarf the Corolla’s 137 hp/172 Nm naturally aspirated front-driver. But the Corolla is 515 kg lighter, costs RM160 less a year in road tax and brings seven airbags plus three five-star NCAP ratings. Choose space and muscle, or the lighter sedan’s lower running bill and safety record.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you need a five-seat SUV with AWD, 580 litres of boot space and 375 Nm from 1,750 rpm.
Pick the Toyota Corolla if you prefer a lighter front-wheel-drive sedan with lower annual road tax, seven airbags and five-star Euro NCAP, ANCAP and ASEAN NCAP ratings.
Key differences
- Price and road tax: Jetour T2 RM156,800 and RM439/year; Toyota Corolla RM144,800 and RM279/year.
- Output and driveline: Jetour T2 241 hp/375 Nm with AWD; Toyota Corolla 137 hp/172 Nm with FWD.
- Body and luggage: Jetour T2 is a 4,785 mm SUV with a 580-litre boot; Toyota Corolla is a 4,630 mm sedan with 470 litres.
- Weight and fuel tank: Jetour T2 weighs 1,880 kg and carries 70 litres; Toyota Corolla weighs 1,365 kg and carries 50 litres.
- Safety equipment: Jetour T2 has six airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist; Toyota Corolla has seven airbags and no autonomous braking or…
- Wheels and tyres: Jetour T2 uses 19-inch wheels with 255/60R19 tyres; Toyota Corolla uses 17-inch wheels with 225/45R17 tyres.
T2
- 241 hp and 375 Nm turbocharged petrol engine with AWD.
- 580-litre boot, 2,800 mm wheelbase and 70-litre fuel tank.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot information and a 360-degree camera.
- RM12,000 more expensive and RM160 costlier in annual road tax.
- Six airbags versus the Toyota Corolla’s seven.
- At 1,880 kg, it is 515 kg heavier than the Toyota Corolla.
Corolla
- RM12,000 lower purchase price and RM279 annual road tax.
- Seven airbags and five-star Euro NCAP, ANCAP and ASEAN NCAP ratings.
- 515 kg lighter, with adaptive cruise control including steering assist and stop-and-go.
- 137 hp and 172 Nm are far below the Jetour T2’s 241 hp and 375 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive, where the Jetour T2 has all-wheel drive.
- 470-litre boot is 110 litres smaller than the Jetour T2’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM156,800 | RM144,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM279✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 137 hp at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 375 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 80.5 mm × 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 7 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 2,006 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,880 kg | 1,365 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/60R19 | 225/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/60R19 | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Giti 4x4 AT71 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation Function | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sony Sound System | 9.0" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine 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.
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T2 vs Corolla FAQ
Is the Jetour T2 or Toyota Corolla better?
The Jetour T2 is better for SUV space, AWD and outright performance, with 241 hp, 375 Nm and a 580-litre boot. The Toyota Corolla is the better lower-cost sedan choice, with RM279 road tax, seven airbags and three five-star NCAP ratings.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T2 costs RM12,000 more than the Toyota Corolla. Its annual road tax is also RM160 higher, at RM439 versus RM279.
Which has more luggage space?
The Jetour T2 has the larger boot at 580 litres, 110 litres more than the Toyota Corolla’s 470 litres. It also has a 2,800 mm wheelbase, against the Corolla’s 2,700 mm.
