Verdict
The RM4,912 step from the RM83,888 Nissan Almera to the RM88,800 Chery Tiggo Cross buys 145 hp and 210 Nm against 99 hp and 152 Nm, plus six airbags rather than two. The Chery is 90 mm shorter but 90 mm wider, and its 18-inch wheels, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control make it the better-equipped choice. The Almera answers with a 482-litre boot versus 380 litres and a claimed 5.4 L/100 km, giving it the clearer case for luggage and fuel use.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want substantially stronger 145 hp/210 Nm performance, six airbags and active convenience kit including adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Nissan Almera if a 482-litre boot, claimed 5.4 L/100 km consumption and the lower purchase price matter more than power and equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Nissan Almera RM83,888.
- Output: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp and 210 Nm; Nissan Almera 99 hp and 152 Nm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Nissan Almera 482 litres.
- Airbags: Chery Tiggo Cross 6; Nissan Almera 2.
- Wheels and tyres: Chery Tiggo Cross 18-inch 215/55R18; Nissan Almera 15-inch 195/65R15.
- Kerb weight: Chery Tiggo Cross 1,468 kg; Nissan Almera 1,090 kg.
Tiggo Cross
- 145 hp and 210 Nm 1.5 litre turbo four-cylinder
- Six airbags, blind spot information system and 360-degree camera
- Adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control and rear air vents
- 380-litre boot is 102 litres smaller than the Almera's
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM20
- Seven-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km; the Almera's five-year cover has unlimited mileage
Almera
- 482-litre boot
- Claimed 5.4 L/100 km fuel consumption
- RM20 annual road tax and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- 99 hp and 152 Nm trail the Tiggo Cross by 46 hp and 58 Nm
- Only two airbags versus six
- No reverse camera, adaptive cruise control or blind spot information system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800 | RM83,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 99 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 152 Nm at 2,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 72.2 mm × 81.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | Xtronic CVT |
| Gears | 6 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 5.4 L/100 km |
| Co2 | — | 125 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 35 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 482 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| 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 | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Single-zone |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | Radio with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | 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 | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5 Times Free Service |
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 & Almera for sale
Tiggo Cross vs Almera FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Nissan Almera better?
The Tiggo Cross is better for power, safety hardware and cabin equipment, with 145 hp, six airbags and a 360-degree camera. Choose the Almera for its 482-litre boot, claimed 5.4 L/100 km economy and lower running costs.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM4,912 more than the Nissan Almera. That gap brings 46 hp more, 58 Nm more torque, four additional airbags, 18-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Which car has the bigger boot?
The Nissan Almera has the bigger boot at 482 litres, 102 litres ahead of the Chery Tiggo Cross' 380 litres. Both cars have five seats and 60:40 split-folding rear backrests.
