Verdict
The Chery Tiggo Cross asks RM26,300 more than the Perodua Ativa, but brings a 145 hp/210 Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder against 97 hp/140 Nm from the Perodua’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder. It is also 253 mm longer, rides on 18-inch wheels and has a 380-litre boot, yet weighs 448 kg more. The Tiggo’s RM120 annual road tax, versus RM20, and its CBU status temper the appeal. For buyers who will use the added power and want adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and rear air vents, the Chery justifies closer consideration; the Ativa remains the cheaper, lighter choice with lane-keeping steering correction.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want 145 hp, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera, and can accommodate the RM88,800 price.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if keeping the purchase price at RM62,500, annual road tax at RM20 and kerb weight at 1,020 kg matters more than performance and cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Perodua Ativa RM62,500.
- Power and torque: Tiggo Cross 145 hp and 210 Nm; Ativa 97 hp and 140 Nm.
- Dimensions: Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long with a 2,610 mm wheelbase; Ativa 4,065 mm and 2,525 mm.
- Kerb weight: Tiggo Cross 1,468 kg; Ativa 1,020 kg.
- Boot space: Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Ativa 369 litres.
- Annual road tax: Tiggo Cross RM120; Ativa RM20.
Tiggo Cross
- 145 hp and 210 Nm 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder
- Adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- Dual-zone climate control, rear vents and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Costs RM26,300 more
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM20
- No lane-keeping assist, where the Ativa has steering correction
Ativa
- RM62,500 price and RM20 annual road tax
- 448 kg lighter than the Tiggo Cross
- Lane-keeping steering correction, pedestrian detection and a full-size 16-inch alloy spare
- 97 hp and 140 Nm trail the Tiggo Cross's 145 hp and 210 Nm
- No adaptive cruise control or reverse camera
- Manual air-con and no rear air vents
| 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 at 5,500 rpm✓ | 97 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 71 mm × 83.9 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 | 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 | 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 more powerful, with 145 hp and 210 Nm, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The Ativa is the better budget choice at RM62,500, with lower road tax and lane-keeping steering correction.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800 and the Perodua Ativa costs RM62,500, so the difference is RM26,300.
Which has more boot space, the Tiggo Cross or Ativa?
The Tiggo Cross has a 380-litre boot, 11 litres more than the Ativa’s 369 litres. Both have five seats and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
