Verdict
At RM129,400, the Tiggo 7 costs RM5,600 more than the RM123,800 Emkoo, but brings plug-in hybrid running with a 90 km EV range, an 18.3 kWh battery and 8 airbags. The Emkoo answers with a stronger 175 hp/270 Nm 1.5-litre turbo, against the Chery’s 139 hp/215 Nm petrol engine, plus a much larger 638-litre boot. Its 2,750 mm wheelbase is 80 mm longer, too. Pick based on charging access: the Chery can cover short trips electrically; the GAC is the roomier conventional-petrol choice.
Tiggo 7
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can charge regularly and want 90 km of EV range, 8 airbags and heated, ventilated powered front seats.
Emkoo
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want the lower purchase price, 175 hp and 270 Nm, plus a 638-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; GAC Emkoo RM123,800.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 7 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid with one 201 hp/310 Nm motor; Emkoo 1.5-litre turbo petrol with no electric motor.
- Engine output: Tiggo 7 139 hp and 215 Nm; Emkoo 175 hp and 270 Nm.
- EV capability: Tiggo 7 has an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range; Emkoo has neither.
- Boot space: Tiggo 7 475 litres; Emkoo 638 litres.
- Wheelbase: Tiggo 7 2,670 mm; Emkoo 2,750 mm.
Tiggo 7
- 90 km EV range from an 18.3 kWh battery.
- 8 airbags, including front-centre and driver’s-knee airbags.
- Heated and ventilated powered front seats, dual-zone climate control and Sony eight-speaker audio.
- 475-litre boot is 163 litres smaller than the Emkoo’s.
- Its 139 hp and 215 Nm engine trails the Emkoo’s 175 hp and 270 Nm.
- At 1,795 kg, it is 255 kg heavier than the Emkoo.
Emkoo
- RM5,600 lower purchase price.
- 175 hp, 270 Nm and a quoted 0-100 km/h time of 8.8 seconds.
- 638-litre boot and 2,750 mm wheelbase.
- No plug-in hybrid system, EV range or external charging capability.
- Six airbags versus the Tiggo 7’s eight.
- Single-zone climate control and a six-speaker system trail the Tiggo 7’s dual-zone setup and eight speakers.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400 | RM123,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | 175 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 270 Nm at 1,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 7DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,680 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | 1,540 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres | 638 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 two outer rear seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated and Heated | Powered Front Seats with Ventilated Driver's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| 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 (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 7 Year, 180,000 km Powertrain 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.
Used Tiggo 7 & Emkoo for sale
Tiggo 7 vs Emkoo FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or GAC Emkoo better?
The Tiggo 7 is better for drivers able to use its 90 km EV range and who want eight airbags. The Emkoo is better for outright engine output, luggage capacity and a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo is RM5,600 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7.
Which has the larger boot?
The GAC Emkoo has the larger boot at 638 litres, compared with 475 litres in the Chery Tiggo 7. That is a 163-litre advantage for the GAC.
