Verdict
At RM88,800, the Chery Tiggo Cross undercuts the RM89,900 Honda WR-V by RM1,100 while bringing 145 hp and 210 Nm against 121 hp and 145 Nm. It is also a substantially larger vehicle at 4,318 mm long with a 2,610 mm wheelbase, yet both retain a 380-litre boot. The Tiggo’s six airbags, 18-inch wheels, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control make the price gap hard to ignore. The WR-V fights back with a claimed 6.0 L/100 km, 360 kg less weight and steering correction lane-keeping assist.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want more power, a larger 4,318 mm body and a far richer equipment list for RM1,100 less.
Pick the Honda WR-V if its claimed 6.0 L/100 km economy, 1,108 kg kerb weight and steering correction lane-keeping assist matter more than outright space and kit.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Honda WR-V RM89,900.
- Output: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp and 210 Nm; Honda WR-V 121 hp and 145 Nm.
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long and 2,610 mm wheelbase; Honda WR-V 4,060 mm and 2,485 mm.
- Kerb weight: Chery Tiggo Cross 1,468 kg; Honda WR-V 1,108 kg.
- Safety hardware: Chery Tiggo Cross six airbags and no lane-keeping assist; Honda WR-V four airbags and steering correction lane-keeping assist.
- Wheels: Chery Tiggo Cross 18-inch alloys; Honda WR-V 16-inch alloys.
Tiggo Cross
- 145 hp and 210 Nm turbocharged 1.5 litre engine.
- Six airbags, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control.
- Larger 4,318 mm body, 2,610 mm wheelbase and 51-litre tank.
- 1,468 kg kerb weight is 360 kg higher than the WR-V.
- No lane-keeping assist, where the WR-V gets steering correction.
WR-V
- Claimed fuel consumption of 6.0 L/100 km.
- Steering correction lane-keeping assist and Honda Sensing autonomous braking.
- 360 kg lighter than the Tiggo Cross.
- 121 hp and 145 Nm trail the Tiggo Cross by 24 hp and 65 Nm.
- Four airbags versus the Tiggo Cross’s six airbags.
- Manual air-con, two speakers and no adaptive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800✓ | RM89,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp✓ | 121 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | CVT |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 11.0 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.0 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,576 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,108 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 380 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | 16" Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| 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, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 7.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | — |
| Engine Start | 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 | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years |
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 Cross & WR-V for sale
Tiggo Cross vs WR-V FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Honda WR-V better?
The Chery Tiggo Cross is the stronger buy on equipment, power and exterior size while costing RM1,100 less. Choose the Honda WR-V chiefly for its claimed 6.0 L/100 km economy, much lower 1,108 kg weight and steering correction lane-keeping assist.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800 and the Honda WR-V costs RM89,900, so the Tiggo Cross is RM1,100 cheaper.
Which has better safety equipment?
The Tiggo Cross has six airbags, compared with four in the WR-V, plus a 360-degree camera. Both have autonomous braking, blind-spot information and stability control, but only the WR-V has steering correction lane-keeping assist.
