Hyundai Palisade vs Omoda 9

The Hyundai Palisade starts from $66,800 before on-road costs, while the Omoda 9 opens at $61,990. That makes the Omoda 9 the more affordable entry point by $4,810.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $73,480 and $68,189 respectively.

The Omoda 9 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Hyundai Palisade, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Omoda 9 by roughly $14,630 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Palisade and Omoda 9 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Hyundai Palisade and 90% for the Omoda 9.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Omoda 9 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Hyundai Palisade.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The Omoda 9 adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai Palisade misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems.

The Omoda 9 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Sony audio and ambient lighting that the Hyundai Palisade does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Palisade uses a Petrol producing 217kW and 355Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The Omoda 9 responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 105kW and 215Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds.

The Hyundai Palisade has the clear power advantage at 217kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Omoda 9 is 4.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Palisade measures 4,995mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 220mm longer than the Omoda 9 at 4,775mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Palisade generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 311L in the Hyundai Palisade and 660L in the Omoda 9, giving the Omoda 9 a 349L advantage. The Hyundai Palisade seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Hyundai Palisade leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,993/year for the Hyundai Palisade and $67/year for the Omoda 9. That is a $2,926 annual difference in favour of the Omoda 9.

Estimated annual total: $2,993 (Hyundai Palisade) vs $67 (Omoda 9). The Omoda 9 saves you roughly $2,926 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Palisade) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Omoda 9). The Omoda 9 has longer coverage.