Chery Tiggo 7 vs Kia Sportage
Verdict
At RM129,800 versus RM129,639, this is almost price parity. The Chery Tiggo 7 is the more electrified choice: a petrol plug-in hybrid with an 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range, 215 Nm, eight airbags, AEB and a seven-year warranty. The Kia Sportage counters with a larger 1,999 cc petrol engine, 154 hp, a longer 2,755 mm wheelbase and a much bigger 587-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer, the split is clear: lower running-tax and hybrid flexibility, or more cargo room and cabin length.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you want plug-in hybrid running, 90 km of EV range, lower RM120 road tax and the longer seven-year warranty.
Pick the Kia Sportage if you want the bigger cabin footprint, the larger 587-litre boot and the stronger 154 hp petrol output.
Key differences
- Power: Chery Tiggo 7 139 hp, Kia Sportage 154 hp
- Torque: Chery Tiggo 7 215 Nm, Kia Sportage 192 Nm
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 7 475 L, Kia Sportage 587 L
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 7 2,670 mm, Kia Sportage 2,755 mm
- Airbags: Chery Tiggo 7 8, Kia Sportage 6
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 7 RM120/year, Kia Sportage RM440/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,800 | RM 129,639✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 139 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm✓ | 192 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV range | 90 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Boot space | 475 L | 587 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 440 |
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.
Tiggo 7
- Petrol plug-in hybrid with 18.3 kWh battery
- 90 km EV range
- Seven-year warranty and eight airbags
- 139 hp is lower than the Kia’s 154 hp
- 475-litre boot is smaller
- 2,670 mm wheelbase trails the Kia
Sportage
- 154 hp from a 1,999 cc petrol engine
- 587-litre boot
- Longer 2,755 mm wheelbase
- No EV range or battery listed
- RM440 annual road tax
- Six airbags versus the Chery’s eight
Tiggo 7 vs Sportage FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Kia Sportage better?
The Chery Tiggo 7 is better for plug-in hybrid use, lower road tax, warranty and airbags. The Kia Sportage is better for boot space, wheelbase and peak power.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM161 more than the Kia Sportage, so price should not decide this comparison. The bigger differences are powertrain, boot space, road tax and warranty.
Which has more space for luggage?
The Kia Sportage has the larger boot at 587 litres, compared with 475 litres in the Chery Tiggo 7. That is a 112-litre advantage for the Kia.