Verdict
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM26,300 more, but brings 145 hp and 210 Nm against the Alza’s 105 hp and 138 Nm, plus 18-inch wheels, a 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control. It is the better-equipped five-seat choice. The Perodua Alza answers a different family need: seven seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and 5.3 L/100 km rated economy. Its 137-litre boot is much smaller than the Tiggo Cross’s 380 litres, so the extra seats come with a luggage compromise.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want the stronger 145 hp turbo petrol SUV and its richer driver-assistance, infotainment and parking equipment.
Pick the Perodua Alza if seven seats, a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and rated 5.3 L/100 km economy matter more than power and convenience kit.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Perodua Alza RM62,500.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo Cross 5 seats; Perodua Alza 7 seats.
- Output: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp and 210 Nm; Perodua Alza 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo Cross 2,610 mm; Perodua Alza 2,750 mm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Perodua Alza 137 litres.
- Wheels: Chery Tiggo Cross 18-inch alloys with 215/55R18 tyres; Perodua Alza 15-inch alloys with 185/65R15 tyres.
Tiggo Cross
- 145 hp and 210 Nm 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine.
- 360-degree camera, four front parking sensors and adaptive cruise control.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Costs RM26,300 more.
- Only five seats versus the Alza’s seven.
- No lane-keeping assist, while the Alza has steering correction.
Alza
- Seven seats with one-touch tumble, sliding and reclining middle-row seats.
- Rated fuel economy of 5.3 L/100 km.
- ASA 3.0 includes pedestrian detection, and steering correction is fitted.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the Tiggo Cross’s 145 hp and 210 Nm.
- No reverse camera, compared with the Tiggo Cross’s 360-degree camera.
- 137-litre boot is 243 litres smaller than the Tiggo Cross’s 380 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800 | RM62,500✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| 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 | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | D-CVT |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size 15" |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front 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 | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| 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 Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's 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 | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 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.
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Tiggo Cross vs Alza FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Perodua Alza better?
The Tiggo Cross is better for a five-seat buyer wanting stronger turbo performance and more equipment. The Alza is better for carrying up to seven people and for its rated 5.3 L/100 km economy.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross is RM26,300 more expensive than the Perodua Alza.
Which one has more seats and luggage space?
The Alza has seven seats to the Tiggo Cross’s five, but its stated boot space is 137 litres. The Tiggo Cross has a 380-litre boot.
