Verdict
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800 to the Honda WR-V’s RM94,900, yet brings a 145 hp/210 Nm 1.5-litre turbo against 119 hp/145 Nm from the Honda’s naturally aspirated 1.5. It is also 258 mm longer and rides on a 125 mm longer wheelbase, while both retain a 380-litre boot. The WR-V counters with a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, steering-correction lane keeping and a quoted 6.0 L/100 km. Chery gives you more power, size and equipment for less; Honda has the clearer safety-rating advantage.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want 145 hp, 210 Nm, a 2,610 mm wheelbase and a 7-year/150,000 km warranty for RM6,100 less.
Pick the Honda WR-V if a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, steering-correction lane keeping and its quoted 6.0 L/100 km economy matter more than power and equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Honda WR-V RM94,900.
- Power and torque: Chery 145 hp and 210 Nm; Honda 119 hp and 145 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Chery 4,318 mm and 2,610 mm; Honda 4,060 mm and 2,485 mm.
- Safety: Chery has six airbags but no lane-keeping assist; Honda has four airbags, steering correction and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
- Wheels: Chery gets 18-inch alloys with 215/55R18 tyres; Honda has 17-inch black alloys with 215/55R17 tyres.
- Warranty: Chery covers 7 years/150,000 km; Honda covers 5 years with unlimited mileage.
Tiggo Cross
- 145 hp and 210 Nm turbo engine
- Larger 4,318 mm body and 2,610 mm wheelbase
- Six airbags, 360-degree camera and dual-zone climate control
- No lane-keeping assist; the WR-V has steering correction
- No ASEAN NCAP rating stated; the WR-V is rated 5 stars
WR-V
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and steering-correction lane keeping
- Quoted fuel consumption of 6.0 L/100 km
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty
- RM6,100 more expensive
- 26 hp and 65 Nm down on the Tiggo Cross
- Four airbags versus the Tiggo Cross’s six
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800✓ | RM94,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | CVT |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 11.0 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.0 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,608 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 380 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | 16" Steel Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 4 (Dual Front and Side Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | ISOFIX i-Size |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with CMBS |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front and Rear |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | Halogen |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty; free labour for up to 5 services (100,000 km/5 years) |
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 Cross & WR-V for sale
Tiggo Cross vs WR-V FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Honda WR-V better?
The Tiggo Cross is the stronger buy for power, size and equipment: it has 145 hp, 210 Nm, six airbags and a 2,610 mm wheelbase. Choose the WR-V for its 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, lane-keeping steering correction and quoted 6.0 L/100 km economy.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V costs RM6,100 more than the Chery Tiggo Cross.
Which has better safety equipment?
The Tiggo Cross has six airbags, blind-spot information and a 360-degree camera. The WR-V has four airbags but adds steering-correction lane keeping and carries a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The better choice depends on which safety features you prioritise.
