Chery Tiggo 8 vs Honda Civic
Verdict
At RM159,800 against RM133,900, the Chery Tiggo 8 asks RM25,900 more, but it is a very different brief: a D-segment seven-seat SUV with a plug-in hybrid system, 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 3.3 kW V2L. The Honda Civic is the lighter, lower C-segment sedan, with 180 hp, 240 Nm, an 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time and a 497-litre boot. Choose space and electrification, or choose the sharper-priced petrol sedan.
Tiggo 8
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid running and stronger family-SUV equipment.
Civic
Pick the Honda Civic if you want the cheaper, lighter petrol sedan with a larger stated boot and stronger engine output.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Honda Civic RM133,900
- Body and seating: Chery Tiggo 8 SUV with 7 seats; Honda Civic sedan with 5 seats
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 8 1.5 petrol plug-in hybrid with 201 hp motor; Honda Civic 1.5 turbo petrol with 180 hp engine
- Battery and EV range: Chery Tiggo 8 18.3 kWh and 90 km EV range; Honda Civic none
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Honda Civic 497 litres
- Weight: Chery Tiggo 8 1,916 kg; Honda Civic 1,349 kg
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats versus the Civic’s five
- Plug-in hybrid hardware with 90 km EV range, 40 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- Powered ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera and 15.6-inch touchscreen
- Costs RM25,900 more
- Much heavier at 1,916 kg versus 1,349 kg
- Smaller stated boot at 193 litres versus 497 litres
Civic
- Cheaper by RM25,900
- Higher petrol engine output: 180 hp and 240 Nm versus 139 hp and 215 Nm
- 497-litre boot and a space-saver spare tyre
- Five seats only, against the Tiggo 8’s seven
- No plug-in hybrid battery, EV range, DC charging or V2L
- Manual front seats and a reverse camera, versus powered ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800 | RM 133,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 180 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 240 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,678 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,349 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 497 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 215/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 215/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Continental MaxContact MC5 |
| 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 | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| 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 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| 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 | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| 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 |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 90✓ |
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 Civic FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Honda Civic better?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is better for seven-seat family use and plug-in hybrid driving. The Honda Civic is better if you want the cheaper, lighter sedan with a bigger stated boot and clear performance figures.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM25,900 more than the Honda Civic. That gap buys seven seats, plug-in hybrid hardware, a 90 km EV range and added cabin kit.
Which has more luggage space?
The Honda Civic has the larger stated boot at 497 litres. The Chery Tiggo 8 is listed at 193 litres, but it counters with seven seats and split-folding second and third rows.