Verdict
At RM159,800 apiece, these SUVs split the brief rather than the budget. The Chery Tiggo 8 is the family-minded choice: seven seats, an 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 40 kW DC charging give it abilities the petrol-only Tucson cannot match. Its compromise is a 193-litre boot and 1,916 kg kerb weight. The five-seat Hyundai Tucson counters with a far larger 582-litre boot, 178 hp and 264 Nm from its 1.6-litre turbo, plus an eight-year/160,000 km warranty. Choose by seating and charging access, not price.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats and can use its 90 km electric range from the 18.3 kWh plug-in hybrid battery.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if five seats are enough and its 582-litre boot, 178 hp turbo engine and longer eight-year warranty suit your use.
Key differences
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 8 has 7 seats; Hyundai Tucson has 5 seats.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 has 193 litres; Hyundai Tucson has 582 litres.
- Electrification: Chery Tiggo 8 has an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range; Hyundai Tucson is petrol-only.
- Engine output: Chery Tiggo 8's petrol engine makes 139 hp and 215 Nm; Hyundai Tucson makes 178 hp and 264 Nm.
- Kerb weight: Chery Tiggo 8 weighs 1,916 kg; Hyundai Tucson weighs 1,521 kg.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 8 has 7 years/150,000 km vehicle cover; Hyundai Tucson has 8 years/160,000 km.
Tiggo 8
- Seven-seat cabin with 50:50 split-folding last row.
- 18.3 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 90 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging.
- Eight airbags, autonomous braking and steering-correction lane-keeping assist.
- 193-litre boot is far smaller than the Tucson's 582 litres.
- At 1,916 kg, it is 395 kg heavier than the Tucson.
- Its petrol engine's 139 hp and 215 Nm trail the Tucson's 178 hp and 264 Nm.
Tucson
- 582-litre boot despite a 4,630 mm body.
- 178 hp and 264 Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8's seven.
- No plug-in hybrid battery, EV range, DC charging or V2L function.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, and six airbags versus eight.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM159,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-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 direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 264 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 75.6 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10 |
| 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 | 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 201 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,521 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 54 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 582 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" 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 Front Passenger, Front and Rear 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| 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 | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| 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 | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit 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 8 & Tucson for sale
Tiggo 8 vs Tucson FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Hyundai Tucson better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for seven occupants and plug-in use, with 90 km EV range. The Tucson is better if you carry five people and luggage, because its boot holds 582 litres versus 193 litres and it has the stronger petrol engine.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both the Chery Tiggo 8 and Hyundai Tucson cost RM159,800.
Which has more luggage space, the Chery Tiggo 8 or Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson has 582 litres of boot space, 389 litres more than the Chery Tiggo 8's 193 litres. The Chery trades that cargo capacity for a third row and seven seats.
