2026 Forthing V9 1.5L PHEV vs 2025 GAC M8 GL
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Forthing V9 vs GAC M8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceForthing V9: AED 149,900GAC M8: AED 160,000Forthing V9 is AED 10,100 cheaper (7%).
- SeatingForthing V9: 7 SeaterGAC M8: 7 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Forthing V9 or GAC M8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Forthing V9 is AED 10,100 cheaper (7%). Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Forthing
V9 1.5L PHEV
AED 149,900*
GAC
M8 GL
AED 160,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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1500
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Hybrid
4.0
2000
252
400
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
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4.0
Displacement (cc)
1500
2000
Power (hp)
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252
Peak Torque (Nm)
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400
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
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Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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65.0
11.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
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65.0
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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11.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
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10.1
180
0 to 100 (s)
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10.1
Top Speed (km/h)
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180
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Motor Type
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-
No. of Motors
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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-
Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
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-
Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
5212
1893
1823
3070
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Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
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5
Length (mm)
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5212
Width (mm)
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1893
Height (mm)
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1823
Wheelbase (mm)
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3070
Weight (kg)
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-
Front Tyres
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-
Rear Tyres
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-
Cargo Space (L)
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-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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7 Seater
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7 Seater
Leather Interior
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Fabric Interior
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Rear Seat Entertainment
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Seat Cooling
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Climate Control
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Seating Capacity
7 Seater
7 Seater
Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
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Disc
Disc
Front Brake
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Disc
Rear Brake
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Disc
Front Airbags
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Rear Airbags
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Side Airbags
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Front Park Assist
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Rear Park Assist
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Rear Parking Camera
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360 Parking Camera
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Cruise Control
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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ABS
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Front Airbags
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Lane Change Assist
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