Verdict
The RM9,000 gap puts the Chery Tiggo 8 at RM159,800, with seven seats, a 90 km EV range from its 18.3 kWh battery and RM120 annual road tax. That makes it the more practical family choice if charging is part of the routine. The RM168,800 Omoda Jaecoo C9 counters with a much larger 660-litre boot, 2,800 mm wheelbase and a 257 hp, 400 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Its RM439 road tax and five-seat layout make it less appealing for larger families, but stronger for buyers carrying luggage rather than extra passengers.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, want 90 km of electric driving and prefer the lower RM120 annual road tax.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if a 660-litre boot, 257 hp and 400 Nm matter more than a third seating row.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 8 has a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid with an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range; C9 has a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Petrol engine output: Tiggo 8 139 hp and 215 Nm; C9 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Tiggo 8 has seven seats and 193 litres; C9 has five seats and 660 litres.
- Dimensions: Tiggo 8 has a 2,710 mm wheelbase and measures 4,725 mm long; C9 has a 2,800 mm wheelbase and is 4,775 mm long.
- Annual road tax: Tiggo 8 RM120; C9 RM439.
Tiggo 8
- Seven-seat cabin with 50:50 split-folding third row
- 18.3 kWh battery with 90 km EV range, plus 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging
- RM9,000 lower purchase price and RM319 lower annual road tax
- 193-litre boot is far smaller than the C9's 660 litres
- No panoramic sunroof, head-up display or built-in navigation
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare
C9
- 660-litre boot and 2,800 mm wheelbase
- 257 hp and 400 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
- Panoramic sunroof, head-up display and built-in navigation
- Costs RM9,000 more and road tax is RM439 per year versus RM120
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8's seven
- No alarm listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM168,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,786 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 660 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| 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 on outer two 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 Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| 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 | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 7 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 & C9 for sale
Tiggo 8 vs C9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for a family needing seven seats and plug-in hybrid driving, with a 90 km EV range. The C9 is better for five occupants who prioritise its 660-litre boot, 257 hp and 400 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM168,800, which is RM9,000 more than the Chery Tiggo 8 at RM159,800. Its annual road tax is also RM319 higher: RM439 versus RM120.
Which one has the more useful luggage space?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the larger stated boot at 660 litres, against 193 litres for the seven-seat Chery Tiggo 8. Choose the Tiggo 8 for its third row; choose the C9 if luggage capacity is the priority.
