Chery Tiggo 8 vs Peugeot 408
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800, which is RM13,745 more than the Peugeot 408 at RM146,055, but it buys a seven-seat D-segment SUV body and plug-in hybrid hardware: an 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC, 40 kW DC and 3.3 kW V2L. The Peugeot is the sharper on-paper petrol choice, with 215 hp and 300 Nm against the Chery’s 139 hp and 215 Nm petrol engine, plus an 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time. It also has a much larger 536-litre boot.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, short-distance EV running and the extra convenience of DC charging and V2L.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you want the lower price, stronger petrol output, a bigger boot and a longer 200,000 km warranty mileage cap.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Peugeot 408 RM146,055
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 8 7; Peugeot 408 5
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 8 1.5 petrol plug-in hybrid with 18.3 kWh battery; Peugeot 408 1.6 turbo petrol only
- Petrol engine output: Chery Tiggo 8 139 hp/215 Nm; Peugeot 408 215 hp/300 Nm
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Peugeot 408 536 litres
- Warranty mileage: Chery Tiggo 8 7 years/150,000 km plus 8 years/160,000 km battery and drive unit; Peugeot 408 7 years/200,000 km
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats versus the Peugeot’s five
- 90 km EV range from an 18.3 kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery
- Adaptive cruise control, steering-correction lane-keeping and a 360-degree camera
- Costs RM13,745 more
- Boot space is only 193 litres versus 536 litres
- Warranty mileage cap is 150,000 km versus 200,000 km
408
- Lower RM146,055 price
- Stronger petrol engine at 215 hp and 300 Nm
- 536-litre boot and an 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats only, against the Chery’s seven
- No EV range, plug-in charging or V2L function
- Gets passive cruise control, while the Chery has adaptive cruise control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800 | RM 146,055✓ |
| 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 direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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 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 | 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| 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 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 | — |
| 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 408 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Peugeot 408 better?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is better for family carrying and plug-in hybrid use. The Peugeot 408 is better if you want the cheaper car with stronger petrol output, a 536-litre boot and a 200,000 km warranty mileage cap.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800, while the Peugeot 408 costs RM146,055. That makes the Chery RM13,745 more expensive.
Which car has more boot space?
The Peugeot 408 has far more boot space at 536 litres. The Chery Tiggo 8 has 193 litres, but it counters with seven seats instead of five.