Verdict
At RM178,800, the Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM13,440 more than the RM165,360 Mazda CX-8, but brings 246 hp and 385 Nm against 192 hp and 258 Nm, plus adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking. Its seven-year/150,000-km warranty also beats five years/100,000 km. The CX-8 answers with seven seats, a 2,930-mm wheelbase and a 72-litre tank, making it the practical choice for larger families. Its RM830 annual road tax, however, is RM391 above the J8’s RM439.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want stronger 246 hp/385 Nm performance, more driver assistance and a longer seven-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if carrying seven people matters more than the J8’s extra power and equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800; Mazda CX-8 RM165,360.
- Power and torque: Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp and 385 Nm; Mazda CX-8 192 hp and 258 Nm.
- Seating: Omoda Jaecoo J8 five seats; Mazda CX-8 seven seats.
- Wheelbase: Omoda Jaecoo J8 2,820 mm; Mazda CX-8 2,930 mm.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J8 seven years/150,000 km; Mazda CX-8 five years/100,000 km.
- Road tax: Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM439 yearly; Mazda CX-8 RM830 yearly.
J8
- 246 hp and 385 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo engine.
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Seven-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- RM13,440 dearer than the Mazda CX-8.
- Five seats versus the CX-8’s seven.
- 2,820-mm wheelbase versus the CX-8’s 2,930 mm.
CX-8
- Seven seats with a split-folding third row.
- RM165,360 price is RM13,440 lower.
- 72-litre fuel tank and 2,930-mm wheelbase.
- 192 hp and 258 Nm trail the J8’s 246 hp and 385 Nm.
- No blind spot information system, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist listed.
- Five-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the J8’s seven-year/150,000-km cover.
What the J8 has over the CX-8
What the CX-8 has over the J8
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The CX-8's wheelbase is 110 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The J8 is 90 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,800 | RM165,360✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,825/mo | RM1,690/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,962 | RM4,646✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM3,144 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM15.72 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM43,103 |
| 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 | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 192 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 385 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,820 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Weight | 1,892 kg | 1,781 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 209 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Toyo Proxes R46 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 18 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 14 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available For Second Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding and Reclining | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-Speaker Sony Sound System | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 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 with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | 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 |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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J8 vs CX-8 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J8 or Mazda CX-8 better?
The J8 is better for power, driver assistance and warranty cover. The CX-8 is better if you need seven seats, a longer 2,930-mm wheelbase and a lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM178,800 and the Mazda CX-8 costs RM165,360, so the J8 is RM13,440 more expensive.
Which SUV has more seats?
The Mazda CX-8 has seven seats, including a 50:50 split-folding third row. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 has five seats.