Chery Tiggo 8 vs Jetour VT9
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 is the dearer, more electrified choice at RM159,800 versus RM119,350, using an 18.3 kWh plug-in hybrid battery for 90 km of EV range. It also has 8 airbags, AEB and a bigger 193-litre boot. The Jetour VT9 counters with more petrol output, at 154 hp and 230 Nm against 139 hp and 215 Nm, plus a wider, taller body. For a Malaysian seven-seat buyer, this is safety and plug-in running versus a much lower entry price and stronger engine numbers.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you want plug-in hybrid running, 90 km of EV range, 8 airbags and AEB.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if you want the lower RM119,350 price, more power and torque, and can live without listed EV range or AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Jetour VT9 RM119,350
- Output: Chery Tiggo 8 139 hp and 215 Nm; Jetour VT9 154 hp and 230 Nm
- Electrification: Chery Tiggo 8 18.3 kWh battery with 90 km EV range; Jetour VT9 no battery and no EV range
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo 8 4,725 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,705 mm tall; Jetour VT9 4,724 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,720 mm tall
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Jetour VT9 89 litres
- Safety kit: Chery Tiggo 8 8 airbags with AEB; Jetour VT9 4 airbags and no AEB listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800 | RM 119,350✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 139 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 230 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV range | 90 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Boot space | 193 L✓ | 89 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 57 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| 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
- 90 km EV range from an 18.3 kWh battery
- 8 airbags and AEB are listed
- Bigger 193-litre boot
- Costs RM40,450 more
- Lower petrol output at 139 hp and 215 Nm
- Narrower and shorter than the Jetour VT9
VT9
- Cheaper by RM40,450
- Stronger 154 hp and 230 Nm figures
- Wider 1,900 mm body and taller 1,720 mm height
- No battery or EV range listed
- Only 4 airbags
- Boot is just 89 litres
Tiggo 8 vs VT9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Jetour VT9 better?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is better for plug-in hybrid driving, boot space and listed safety kit. The Jetour VT9 is better if purchase price and petrol output matter more, because it is cheaper and has 154 hp and 230 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM40,450 more than the Jetour VT9. That gap buys an 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range, 8 airbags, AEB and a larger 193-litre boot.
Which one has more space?
Both are seven-seat D-segment SUVs. The Jetour VT9 is wider and taller, at 1,900 mm and 1,720 mm, while the Chery Tiggo 8 has the more useful listed boot figure, 193 litres versus 89 litres.