Verdict
At RM166,800, the Chery Tiggo 9 undercuts the RM190,660 Volkswagen Tayron by RM23,860 while bringing 251 hp, 390 Nm and all-wheel drive against 148 hp, 250 Nm and front-wheel drive. Its 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.6 seconds quicker, and the 448-litre boot is 103 litres larger. The Tayron counters with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, RM120 annual road tax versus RM439, navigation and Dynamic Chassis Control Pro. For a Malaysian seven-seat family SUV, the Chery delivers far more metal and performance for the money.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want the lower purchase price, 251 hp all-wheel-drive performance, a larger boot and much longer warranty cover.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if lower annual road tax, 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, navigation and Dynamic Chassis Control Pro matter more than outright power and cargo space.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Volkswagen Tayron 148 hp and 250 Nm.
- Driveline and acceleration: Chery Tiggo 9 all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; Volkswagen Tayron front-wheel drive and 9.6 seconds.
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo 9 is 4,810 mm long, 1,925 mm wide and 1,741 mm tall; Volkswagen Tayron is 4,792 mm, 1,852 mm and 1,660 mm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448-2,065 litres; Volkswagen Tayron 345 litres.
- Warranty and road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 has seven years/150,000 km warranty and RM439 yearly road tax; Volkswagen Tayron has two years/unlimited-mileage warranty…
Tiggo 9
- 251 hp, 390 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 448-litre boot, expanding to 2,065 litres.
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty plus 10-year or one-million-km engine cover.
- RM439 annual road tax versus the Tayron's RM120.
- No built-in navigation or paddle shifts.
Tayron
- 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance and RM120 annual road tax.
- Navigation, paddle shifts and Dynamic Chassis Control Pro.
- Contactless powered tailgate and 40:20:40 sliding second row.
- 148 hp and 250 Nm trail the Tiggo 9's 251 hp and 390 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive and a 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus all-wheel drive and 8.0 seconds.
- 345-litre boot and two-year warranty are smaller and shorter than the Chery's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800✓ | RM190,660 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp at 4,000 rpm✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 250 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag) |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| 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 Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| 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 and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen 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 Push Button | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | — |
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 Tayron FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the stronger buy for performance, space and warranty cover: it has 251 hp, all-wheel drive, an 8.0-second sprint and a 448-litre boot. Choose the Tayron for its lower RM120 road tax, navigation and chassis hardware.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM23,860 more than the Chery Tiggo 9. That gap coincides with the Chery having 103 hp more, 140 Nm more torque, all-wheel drive and a 103-litre larger boot.
Which SUV has the better warranty?
The Chery Tiggo 9 has the stronger warranty package: seven years or 150,000 km, plus a 10-year or one-million-km engine warranty. The Volkswagen Tayron is covered for two years with unlimited mileage.
