Verdict
For a Malaysian family needing seven seats, the Tiggo 8’s third row and 60-litre petrol tank matter more than its modest 90 km electric range. But the RM129,000 C10 undercuts the RM159,800 Tiggo 8 by RM30,800, carries a 69.9 kWh battery for 420 km of EV range and charges at up to 84 kW DC. Its 435-litre boot also beats the Chery’s 193 litres. Choose the Tiggo for people-carrying flexibility; choose the Leapmotor if five seats and home/public charging suit your routine.
Tiggo 8
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, an extra airbag and a plug-in hybrid that can continue on petrol after its 90 km EV range.
C10
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if you want to spend RM30,800 less for 420 km of electric range, faster charging and a much larger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Leapmotor C10 RM129,000.
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 8 seven; Leapmotor C10 five.
- EV range: Chery Tiggo 8 90 km; Leapmotor C10 420 km.
- Battery capacity: Chery Tiggo 8 18.3 kWh; Leapmotor C10 69.9 kWh.
- DC charging: Chery Tiggo 8 40 kW; Leapmotor C10 84 kW.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Leapmotor C10 435 litres.
Tiggo 8
- Seven-seat layout with split-folding second and third rows.
- Eight airbags, versus seven in the C10.
- 3.3 kW V2L output and a 60-litre petrol tank.
- Costs RM30,800 more than the C10.
- 90 km EV range is 330 km shorter than the C10’s.
- 193-litre boot is 242 litres smaller than the C10’s.
C10
- 420 km EV range from a 69.9 kWh battery.
- 84 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging exceed the Tiggo 8’s 40 kW and 6.6 kW figures.
- 435-litre boot and 2,825 mm wheelbase.
- Only five seats, against the Tiggo 8’s seven.
- Seven airbags, one fewer than the Tiggo 8.
- Six-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty is one year shorter than the Tiggo 8’s seven-year/150,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM129,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM200 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | 69.9 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 90 km | 420 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 84 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 1.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,739 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 435 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Dunlop e-Sport Maxx |
| 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain and Far Side) |
| 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 Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| 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 and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front 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 Glass Roof |
| 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 & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Satellite Navigation, WiFi built-in, 12-speaker Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation (NFC Card) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8 Year/160,000 km BEV Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery 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.
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Tiggo 8 vs C10 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Leapmotor C10 better?
The C10 is the better buy for a five-seat EV household, with 420 km range, 84 kW DC charging and a 435-litre boot. The Tiggo 8 is better if seven seats and petrol-backed travel matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Leapmotor C10 is RM30,800 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8.
Which one charges faster?
The Leapmotor C10 charges faster on both inputs: 11 kW AC and 84 kW DC, versus the Tiggo 8’s 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC. The C10 also has the larger 69.9 kWh battery.
