Verdict
At just RM148 apart, these SUVs answer very different Malaysian briefs. The Tiggo 8 is the family-first choice: it brings seven seats, a 60-litre petrol tank and 90 km of EV range from its 18.3-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery, while road tax is RM120 yearly. The G6 is the EV-first alternative, with a 68.5-kWh battery, 480 km range and 382-kW DC charging versus 40 kW. It also has a far larger 571-litre boot, but only five seats; the Tiggo 8’s seven-seat layout leaves 193 litres behind the last row.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats and plug-in-hybrid flexibility, plus RM120 annual road tax.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if five seats are enough and you want 480 km EV range, a 571-litre boot and much faster DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Xpeng G6 RM159,948.
- Seating and boot space: Tiggo 8 has 7 seats and 193 litres; G6 has 5 seats and 571 litres.
- Battery and EV range: Tiggo 8 has 18.3 kWh and 90 km; G6 has 68.5 kWh and 480 km.
- Charging: Tiggo 8 supports 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC; G6 supports 11 kW AC and 382 kW DC.
- Motor output: Tiggo 8 has 201 hp and 310 Nm; G6 has 248 hp and 440 Nm.
- Dimensions: Tiggo 8 is 4,725 mm long with a 2,710 mm wheelbase; G6 is 4,758 mm long with a 2,890 mm wheelbase.
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats instead of five.
- Lower RM120 annual road tax versus RM240.
- Eight airbags and a seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty.
- Only 90 km EV range versus 480 km.
- 40-kW DC charging trails the G6’s 382 kW.
- 193-litre boot is far smaller than the G6’s 571 litres.
G6
- 480 km EV range from a 68.5-kWh battery.
- 382-kW DC charging and 11-kW AC charging.
- 571-litre boot, plus a powered boot and auto parking.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8’s seven.
- RM240 annual road tax is RM120 higher.
- Five-year/120,000-km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Tiggo 8’s seven years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM159,948 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM240 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 800V 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 | 248 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | 68.5 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 90 km | 480 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 382 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 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 | — | 6.94 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 202 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 571 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| 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) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic 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 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 with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit 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.
Used Tiggo 8 & G6 for sale
Tiggo 8 vs G6 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Xpeng G6 better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for seven-seat family transport and plug-in-hybrid flexibility. The G6 is better for EV driving, with 480 km range, 382-kW DC charging and a 571-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng G6 costs RM159,948 and the Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800, so the G6 is RM148 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The Xpeng G6 charges substantially faster: 11 kW AC and 382 kW DC, against the Tiggo 8’s 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC. Both have 3.3-kW vehicle-to-load capability.
