Verdict
The RM13,745 premium for the Tiggo 8 buys a seven-seat SUV with an 18.3-kWh plug-in hybrid battery, 90 km EV range and 40-kW DC charging. It is also 195 mm taller than the 408, but its quoted boot is only 193 litres against the Peugeot’s 536 litres. The 408’s 215 hp and 300 Nm 1.6T, backed by an eight-speed automatic, suit buyers who want a lower five-seat fastback with much stronger luggage capacity. For family versatility and plug-in driving, take the Chery; for boot space and lower entry cost, the Peugeot makes more sense.
Tiggo 8
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats and can make use of its 90 km electric range.
408
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you carry five people and need its 536-litre boot at a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Peugeot 408 RM146,055.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 8 has 7 seats; Peugeot 408 has 5 seats.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Peugeot 408 536 litres.
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 8 has a 201-hp, 310-Nm motor and 18.3-kWh battery; Peugeot 408 has a 215-hp, 300-Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Height: Chery Tiggo 8 is 1,705 mm; Peugeot 408 is 1,510 mm.
- Wheels: Chery Tiggo 8 gets 19-inch alloys; Peugeot 408 gets 18-inch alloys.
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats with split-folding second and third rows.
- 18.3-kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 90 km EV range.
- 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and ventilated front seats.
- Costs RM13,745 more.
- Quoted boot space is 343 litres smaller than the Peugeot’s.
- Its 7-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km versus 200,000 km.
408
- 536-litre boot.
- 215 hp and 300 Nm with an eight-speed Aisin automatic.
- Lower annual road tax: RM90 versus RM120.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8’s seven.
- No plug-in hybrid motor, EV range or external charging.
- No lane-keeping assist steering correction or adaptive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM146,055✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.8 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 536 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| 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, Side and Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic 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 Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| 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 | Driver Powered Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| 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 | Dual-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, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| 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 | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| 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 | — |
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.
Used Tiggo 8 & 408 for sale
Tiggo 8 vs 408 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Peugeot 408 better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for seven-seat family use and short electric trips, with 90 km EV range. The 408 is better for a five-seat buyer prioritising a 536-litre boot, 215 hp and a lower entry price.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM13,745 more than the Peugeot 408.
Which has more luggage space, the Chery Tiggo 8 or Peugeot 408?
The Peugeot 408 has the larger quoted boot at 536 litres, compared with 193 litres for the seven-seat Chery Tiggo 8.