Verdict
At RM159,800, the Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM31,000 more than the RM128,800 Kia Sportage, but it brings seven seats, an 18.3-kWh battery and 90 km of EV range. Its 310-Nm motor also backs the 215-Nm turbo engine. The Sportage is the more rational five-seat choice if luggage matters: its 587-litre boot is 394 litres bigger than the Chery’s 193 litres, while its RM440 annual road tax is RM320 higher than the PHEV’s RM120.
Tiggo 8
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, plug-in charging and 90 km of electric range for daily trips.
Sportage
Pick the Kia Sportage if a RM31,000 lower entry price and a 587-litre boot matter more than a third row and PHEV capability.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Kia Sportage RM128,800.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 8 has 7 seats; Kia Sportage has 5 seats.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Kia Sportage 587 litres.
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 8 has an 18.3-kWh battery, 201 hp/310 Nm motor and 90 km EV range; Kia Sportage has a 2.0-litre 154 hp/192 Nm petrol engine.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 8 gets 7 years/150,000 km; Kia Sportage gets 5 years/100,000 km.
- Airbags: Chery Tiggo 8 has 8; Kia Sportage has 6.
Tiggo 8
- 90 km EV range from an 18.3-kWh battery.
- Seven seats and a 201 hp, 310 Nm electric motor.
- 8 airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
- RM31,000 more expensive.
- 193-litre boot versus the Sportage’s 587 litres.
Sportage
- RM31,000 lower purchase price.
- 587-litre boot.
- Space-saver spare tyre instead of a tyre repair kit.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8’s seven.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system.
- 5-year/100,000-km warranty versus 7 years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM128,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-Valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | 154 hp at 6,200 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 192 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 81 mm × 97 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10.8 |
| 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 | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,578 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 587 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Available for all seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 | Manual Adjustment |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive 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 | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 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 & Sportage for sale
Tiggo 8 vs Sportage FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Kia Sportage better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for buyers needing seven seats, plug-in hybrid running and active safety equipment. The Sportage is better for five-seat households prioritising a much larger 587-litre boot and lower upfront cost.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM31,000 more than the Kia Sportage.
Which SUV has more luggage space?
The Kia Sportage has the larger boot at 587 litres, compared with 193 litres in the Chery Tiggo 8. The Sportage has 394 litres more luggage capacity.
