Verdict
The Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 and makes a stronger case for households needing seven seats, a 90-km EV range and the option to charge its 18.3-kWh battery at up to 40 kW DC. Its 193-litre boot is the compromise with all rows up. Spend RM168,800 on the C9 and you get a much roomier 660-litre five-seat boot, 257 hp and 400 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, plus a longer 2,800-mm wheelbase. The C9 is the better luggage-and-performance choice; the Tiggo 8 is more versatile for larger families and shorter electric commuting.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats and can regularly use its 90-km plug-in hybrid EV range.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if five seats are enough and you want 660 litres of boot space with 257 hp and 400 Nm.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 8 has a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid with a 201-hp motor; C9 has a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine producing 257 hp.
- Torque: Tiggo 8 engine 215 Nm and motor 310 Nm; C9 engine 400 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Tiggo 8 has seven seats and 193 litres; C9 has five seats and 660 litres.
- Wheelbase: Tiggo 8 2,710 mm; C9 2,800 mm.
- Annual road tax: Tiggo 8 RM120; C9 RM439.
Tiggo 8
- Seven-seat cabin with 50:50 split-folding third row.
- 18.3-kWh battery, 90-km EV range and 40-kW DC charging.
- RM9,000 lower price and RM319 lower annual road tax.
- 193-litre boot is far smaller than the C9's 660 litres.
- Its 1.5-litre engine makes 139 hp and 215 Nm, versus the C9's 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- Tyre repair kit rather than a full-size spare.
C9
- 660-litre boot with the rear seats in place.
- 257 hp and 400 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Gets a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, navigation and full-size spare.
- Only five seats, against the Tiggo 8's seven.
- No electric-only range, battery charging or 3.3-kW vehicle-to-load function.
- Annual road tax is RM439, compared with RM120 for the Tiggo 8.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM168,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,786 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 660 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | — |
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 8 & C9 for sale
Tiggo 8 vs C9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for seven-seat family use and regular short electric trips, thanks to its 90-km EV range. The C9 is better for five occupants carrying luggage, with 660 litres of boot space and much stronger 257-hp, 400-Nm output.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 costs RM9,000 more than the Chery Tiggo 8: RM168,800 versus RM159,800.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the bigger boot at 660 litres with its rear seats up. The seven-seat Chery Tiggo 8 has 193 litres behind its third row.
