Verdict
These are cross-shopped SUVs only in the broadest sense. The Tiggo 9 costs RM16,900 more, but brings seven seats, a 2,800 mm wheelbase and 448-2,065 litres of boot space against the e:N1’s five seats, 2,607 mm and 344 litres. Its 251 hp/390 Nm 2.0-litre turbo and AWD suit buyers needing size and all-weather traction. The Honda counters with a 201 hp/310 Nm motor, 410 km range, 11 kW AC and 78 kW DC charging, while reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds versus 8.0 seconds.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, far more luggage flexibility and AWD, and accept petrol use plus RM439 annual road tax.
Pick the Honda e:N1 if five seats are enough and you can make use of its 410 km electric range, 11 kW AC charging and RM160 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Honda e:N1 RM149,900
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 9 7 seats; Honda e:N1 5 seats
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448-2,065 litres; Honda e:N1 344 litres
- Performance: Chery Tiggo 9 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; Honda e:N1 in 7.7 seconds
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo 9 4,810 mm long with 2,800 mm wheelbase; Honda e:N1 4,380 mm with 2,607 mm wheelbase
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM439/year; Honda e:N1 RM160/year
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats and 448-2,065 litres of boot space
- 251 hp, 390 Nm turbo petrol power with AWD
- 10 airbags, 360-degree camera and auto parking
- Costs RM16,900 more
- 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Honda’s 7.7 seconds
- RM439 annual road tax is RM279 higher
e:N1
- 410 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 78 kW DC charging
- Quicker 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower RM160 annual road tax and eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 9’s seven
- 344-litre boot is much smaller than the Tiggo 9’s 448-2,065 litres
- Front-wheel drive and torsion-beam rear suspension versus AWD and multi-link rear suspension
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM149,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 251 hp at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 310 Nm |
| EV Range | — | 410 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 78 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | 7.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,607 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,662 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 344 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Continental UltraContact UC6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear 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 | Electronic 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, third row seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| 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 and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | 15.1" Portrait Touchscreen 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 Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| 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 |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| 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 | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | 8-year/160,000 km Battery 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.
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Tiggo 9 vs e:N1 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Honda e:N1 better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for a larger household: it has seven seats, AWD and up to 2,065 litres of cargo space. The e:N1 is better for electric driving, with 410 km range, AC/DC charging and a quicker 7.7-second sprint.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is RM16,900 more expensive than the Honda e:N1: RM166,800 versus RM149,900.
Which one is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Tiggo 9 is decisively more practical, with seven seats and 448-2,065 litres of boot space. The e:N1 has five seats and a 344-litre boot.
