Verdict
At just RM148 apart, these SUVs answer very different Malaysian needs. The Tiggo 8 brings seven seats, a 60-litre fuel tank and a 90-km EV range, but its 193-litre boot is tight with all rows in use. The five-seat G6 has a 571-litre boot, 480-km EV range and vastly higher 11-kW AC/382-kW DC charging capability versus 6.6 kW/40 kW. It is also the stronger EV, with 248 hp and 440 Nm against 201 hp and 310 Nm from the Tiggo 8’s motor. The Chery counters with lower RM120 annual road tax and a longer seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, lower RM120 annual road tax and plug-in-hybrid flexibility.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if you can charge regularly and want 480 km of EV range, faster charging and a much larger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Xpeng G6 RM159,948.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 8 has 7 seats; Xpeng G6 has 5 seats.
- EV range: Chery Tiggo 8 90 km; Xpeng G6 480 km.
- Battery capacity: Chery Tiggo 8 18.3 kWh; Xpeng G6 68.5 kWh.
- DC charging: Chery Tiggo 8 40 kW; Xpeng G6 382 kW.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Xpeng G6 571 litres.
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats across three rows.
- Lower RM120 annual road tax.
- Seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty.
- 193-litre boot versus the G6’s 571 litres.
- 90-km EV range versus the G6’s 480 km.
- 40-kW DC charging versus the G6’s 382 kW.
G6
- 480-km EV range from a 68.5-kWh battery.
- 11-kW AC and 382-kW DC charging.
- 571-litre boot and powered boot operation.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8’s seven.
- RM240 annual road tax versus RM120.
- Five-year/120,000-km vehicle warranty versus seven years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM159,948 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM240 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | — |
| Torque | 215 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 248 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | 68.5 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 90 km | 480 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 382 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.94 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 202 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 571 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" 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, Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| 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 and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| 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 and Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sound System |
| 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| 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 | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | 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✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery 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 & G6 for sale
Tiggo 8 vs G6 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Xpeng G6 better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for buyers who need seven seats and a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. The G6 is better for EV use, with 480 km of range, 382-kW DC charging and a 571-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng G6 costs RM148 more than the Chery Tiggo 8.
Which one charges faster?
The Xpeng G6 charges faster on both AC and DC: 11 kW AC and 382 kW DC, compared with the Tiggo 8’s 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC.