Verdict
The RM166,800 Chery Tiggo 9 is the more complete family-hauler: seven seats, a 448-2,065-litre boot range, 10 airbags and all-wheel drive give it clear practical and safety advantages. But the Leapmotor C10 costs RM37,800 less, reaches 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds against 8.0 seconds, and its 69.9-kWh battery delivers a claimed 420 km range. For a Malaysian buyer who needs the third row and long-trip flexibility, take the Tiggo 9; for five-seat EV use, the C10 is the sharper-value choice.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, a 2,065-litre maximum boot capacity and all-wheel drive.
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if five seats are enough and you want a 420-km EV with RM200 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Leapmotor C10 RM129,000.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 9 has a 251-hp, 390-Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine; C10 has a 215-hp, 320-Nm electric motor and 69.9-kWh battery.
- Acceleration: Tiggo 9 does 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; C10 does it in 7.5 seconds.
- Seating: Tiggo 9 has seven seats; C10 has five seats.
- Boot space: Tiggo 9 has 448-2,065 litres; C10 has 435 litres.
- Safety: Tiggo 9 has 10 airbags; C10 has seven airbags.
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats and 448-2,065 litres of boot space.
- 251 hp, 390 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 10 airbags, a full-size spare tyre and auto parking.
- Costs RM37,800 more than the C10.
- Its 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.5 seconds slower.
- Annual road tax is RM439 versus RM200.
C10
- RM37,800 lower purchase price.
- 69.9-kWh battery, 420-km range and 84-kW DC charging.
- Quicker 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 1.7-kW V2L.
- Only five seats versus the Tiggo 9's seven.
- Seven airbags versus 10, and no full-size spare tyre.
- 435-litre boot is far smaller than the Tiggo 9's 2,065-litre maximum.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM129,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 251 hp at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 69.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 420 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 84 kW |
| V2L | — | 1.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | 7.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,739 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 435 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Dunlop e-Sport Maxx |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear 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 | Electronic 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, third row seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | 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 | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | 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 | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-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 Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation (NFC Card) |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | 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 9 vs C10 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Leapmotor C10 better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for larger families, with seven seats, a much larger maximum boot capacity, 10 airbags and all-wheel drive. The C10 is better for five-seat EV motoring, with 420 km of range, quicker acceleration and a much lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800 and the Leapmotor C10 costs RM129,000, so the Tiggo 9 is RM37,800 more expensive.
Can the Leapmotor C10 carry seven people?
No. The Leapmotor C10 is a five-seat SUV. The Chery Tiggo 9 has seven seats, with a 60:40 split-folding middle row and 50:50 split-folding third row.
