Chery Tiggo 8 vs GWM Haval H6
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 against the GWM Haval H6 at RM139,800, so the RM20,000 gap has to earn its keep. It does if you need seven seats, a plug-in hybrid system with an 18.3 kWh LFP battery, 90 km EV range, 40 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L. The H6 is the tidier family choice on space for five: it has a much larger 560-litre boot, weighs 196 kg less and has a quoted 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Tiggo 8
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats and want plug-in hybrid flexibility, with 90 km EV range and DC charging.
Haval H6
Pick the GWM Haval H6 if five seats are enough and you want the lower price, bigger boot and quoted 7.7-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; GWM Haval H6 RM139,800
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 8 7 seats; GWM Haval H6 5 seats
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; GWM Haval H6 560 litres
- Battery and EV range: Chery Tiggo 8 18.3 kWh and 90 km; GWM Haval H6 not listed
- Motor output: Chery Tiggo 8 201 hp/310 Nm; GWM Haval H6 175 hp/300 Nm
- Warranty distance: Chery Tiggo 8 7 years/150,000 km; GWM Haval H6 7 years/200,000 km
Tiggo 8
- Seven-seat cabin with 7 three-point seatbelts
- Plug-in hybrid hardware: 18.3 kWh LFP battery, 6.6 kW AC, 40 kW DC and 3.3 kW V2L
- Larger 15.6-inch screen and 10-speaker Sony audio
- RM20,000 dearer than the GWM Haval H6
- Boot is much smaller at 193 litres versus 560 litres
- Heavier at 1,916 kg versus 1,720 kg
Haval H6
- Lower RM139,800 price
- Far larger 560-litre boot
- Adds panoramic glass roof, head-up display, powered boot and more parking sensors
- Only five seats versus seven in the Chery Tiggo 8
- No listed plug-in battery capacity, EV range, AC/DC charging or V2L
- Smaller 12.3-inch touchscreen and 8-speaker audio
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800 | RM 139,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 147 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 230 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 175 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | 300 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-iron Phosphate | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.7 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,683 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,886 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,738 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,720 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 61 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 560 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual 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 | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 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 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 10-year/1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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 8 vs Haval H6 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or GWM Haval H6 better?
For seven seats and plug-in hybrid use, the Chery Tiggo 8 is better. For five-seat family duty, the GWM Haval H6 makes more sense with its lower price, 560-litre boot and quoted 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is RM20,000 more expensive, at RM159,800 versus RM139,800 for the GWM Haval H6.
Which one has more luggage space?
The GWM Haval H6 has far more boot space at 560 litres. The Chery Tiggo 8 lists 193 litres, but it also has a third row of seats, which changes how the cabin is used.