Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800, RM25,697 more than the RM134,103 Peugeot 2008, but it is a much larger D-segment, seven-seat SUV with plug-in hybrid hardware: an 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and DC charging at 40 kW. The Peugeot is the cheaper, lighter B-segment choice, with a useful 405-litre boot and 4.5 L/100 km rated economy. This is not a straight size-for-size fight; it is family capacity and electrified running versus lower outlay and easier urban proportions.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, rear air vents, adaptive cruise and 90 km of electric running, and can justify the RM25,697 extra.
Pick the Peugeot 2008 if you want the lower RM134,103 price, 405-litre boot, 4.5 L/100 km rated economy and a smaller 4,300 mm body.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Peugeot 2008 RM134,103
- Segment and seating: Chery Tiggo 8 D-segment with 7 seats; Peugeot 2008 B-segment with 5 seats
- Engine output: Chery Tiggo 8 1,498 cc with 139 hp/215 Nm plus a 201 hp/310 Nm motor; Peugeot 2008 1,199 cc with 128 hp/230 Nm
- Size: Chery Tiggo 8 4,725 x 1,860 x 1,705 mm; Peugeot 2008 4,300 x 1,770 x 1,550 mm
- Boot and tank: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres and 60 litres; Peugeot 2008 405 litres and 41 litres
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 8 7 years/150,000 km plus 8 years/160,000 km battery and drive unit; Peugeot 2008 5 years/100,000 km plus 3 years/60,000 km free service
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats in a larger D-segment body
- Plug-in hybrid set-up with 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range
- 15.6-inch screen, 10-speaker Sony audio, ventilated front seats and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM25,697 more
- Much heavier at 1,916 kg versus 1,225 kg
- Smaller quoted boot at 193 litres versus 405 litres
2008
- Lower RM134,103 price
- 405-litre boot is larger on paper
- Rated at 4.5 L/100 km and weighs only 1,225 kg
- Five seats versus seven in the Chery Tiggo 8
- No plug-in hybrid battery, EV range or DC charging
- Shorter 5-year/100,000 km warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800 | RM 134,103✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,199 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp✓ | 128 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 230 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Belt |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11 |
| 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 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | EAT6 |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 4.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 199 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,605 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,225 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 41 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 405 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Salamanca 2-tone 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) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 4 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| 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 on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 to 80 km/h) |
| 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 Projector with Automatic 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-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 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 Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 3 Years/60,000 km Free Service |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 85✓ |
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 2008 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Peugeot 2008 better?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is better for seven-seat family use and plug-in hybrid running. The Peugeot 2008 is better if price, lighter weight, rated fuel economy and a larger quoted boot matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800, while the Peugeot 2008 costs RM134,103. That makes the Chery RM25,697 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for a family?
For carrying people, the Chery Tiggo 8 wins with seven seats, rear air vents and 7 three-point seat belts. For luggage with five people aboard, the Peugeot 2008 has the larger quoted boot at 405 litres versus 193 litres.