Verdict
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800 to the Ativa’s RM62,500, a RM26,300 jump that brings 145 hp and 210 Nm against 97 hp and 140 Nm, plus a 2,610 mm wheelbase and 380-litre boot. It is also 253 mm longer and gets 18-inch wheels, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and rear air vents. The Ativa fights back with a claimed 5.3 L/100 km, lane-keeping steering correction, pedestrian detection and a full-size alloy spare. Buy on equipment and space, not just badge or size.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want the stronger 145 hp turbo, more rear-seat and cabin hardware, and a 380-litre boot.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if lower outlay, a claimed 5.3 L/100 km and lane-keeping steering correction matter more than power and equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Perodua Ativa RM62,500.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp/210 Nm; Perodua Ativa 97 hp/140 Nm.
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long with 2,610 mm wheelbase; Perodua Ativa 4,065 mm and 2,525 mm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Perodua Ativa 369 litres.
- Wheels: Chery Tiggo Cross 18-inch alloys with 215/55R18 tyres; Perodua Ativa 16-inch alloys with 205/60R16 tyres.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo Cross seven years/150,000 km; Perodua Ativa five years/150,000 km.
Tiggo Cross
- 145 hp and 210 Nm 1.5-litre turbo
- 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control
- Dual-zone climate control, rear vents and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- No lane-keeping assist; the Ativa has steering correction
- No front foglamps; the Ativa gets them
Ativa
- RM26,300 cheaper to buy
- Claimed 5.3 L/100 km fuel consumption
- Lane-keeping steering correction, pedestrian detection and full-size alloy spare
- 97 hp and 140 Nm trail the Tiggo Cross’s 145 hp and 210 Nm
- Smaller 2,525 mm wheelbase and 369-litre boot
- No reverse camera, rear air vents or cruise control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800 | RM62,500✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 and Intercooled with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 996 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 140 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| 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 | 4,065 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres✓ | 369 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 205/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 205/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 |
| 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 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 5 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, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflectors with Automatic High Beam |
| 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 Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| 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/Down |
| 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 | — |
| 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.
Used Tiggo Cross & Ativa for sale
Tiggo Cross vs Ativa FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Perodua Ativa better?
The Tiggo Cross is better equipped and substantially stronger, with 145 hp, 210 Nm, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The Ativa is the better budget-led choice, claiming 5.3 L/100 km and adding lane-keeping steering correction.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM26,300 more than the Perodua Ativa. That buys a larger 1.5-litre engine, 48 hp and 70 Nm more, a longer wheelbase, 18-inch wheels and considerably more convenience equipment.
Which has the better safety equipment?
Both have autonomous braking, collision warning, stability control and six airbags. The Tiggo Cross adds blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera, while the Ativa adds lane-keeping steering correction, pedestrian detection, front departure alert and pedal misoperation control.
