Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 9 brings seven seats, a 448-2,065 litre boot and 10 airbags, against the Zeekr X’s five seats, 404-litre boot and seven airbags. It is also 378 mm longer, so it is the clear family-hauling choice. But the Zeekr’s 335 hp motor reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds versus 8.0 seconds, while its 66 kWh battery claims 440 km of range and accepts up to 200 kW DC charging. Pick based on seating needs and access to charging, not badge or segment labels.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, substantially more maximum luggage space and the reassurance of 10 airbags.
Pick the Zeekr X if five seats are enough and you want 5.3-second acceleration, 440 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 9 has 7 seats; Zeekr X has 5 seats.
- Acceleration: Chery Tiggo 9 does 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; Zeekr X does it in 5.3 seconds.
- Length: Chery Tiggo 9 is 4,810 mm; Zeekr X is 4,432 mm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 has 448-2,065 litres; Zeekr X has 404 litres.
- Airbags: Chery Tiggo 9 has 10 airbags; Zeekr X has 7 airbags.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 9 has a 7-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty; Zeekr X has a 5-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty.
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats and a 448-2,065 litre boot.
- 10 airbags versus seven.
- Heated, ventilated and massaging driver’s seat.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 8.0 seconds versus 5.3 seconds.
- No EV-only 440 km range or 200 kW DC charging capability.
X
- 335 hp motor and 5.3-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- 66 kWh battery with 440 km claimed range.
- 200 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Only five seats versus the Tiggo 9’s seven.
- Smaller 404-litre boot versus up to 2,065 litres.
- Seven airbags versus 10, plus a shorter five-year vehicle warranty.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM158,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM395✓ |
| 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 | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 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 | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 404 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and 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 & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee 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 | 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 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 | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Functions and Memory Function |
| 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-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13-speaker Yamaha 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| 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 |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| 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 Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Front Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | 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 9 & X for sale
Tiggo 9 vs X FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Zeekr X better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for seven-seat family use, luggage capacity and airbag count. The Zeekr X is better for acceleration and EV driving, with 440 km claimed range, 200 kW DC charging and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800 and the Zeekr X costs RM158,800, so the Tiggo 9 is RM8,000 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for a large family?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the practical choice for a large family because it has seven seats, a 50:50 split-folding third row and up to 2,065 litres of boot space. The Zeekr X has five seats and a 404-litre boot.
