Chery Tiggo 9 vs Honda Civic
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 9 asks RM166,800 against RM133,900 for the Honda Civic, and the RM32,900 gap buys a much bigger brief: seven seats, AWD, 251 hp and 390 Nm from a 2.0 turbo, plus a 448-2,065-litre boot. The Civic is the lighter, lower-cost C-segment sedan, with 180 hp, 240 Nm and a 497-litre boot, and it is barely slower at 8.3 seconds to 100 km/h versus 8.0 seconds. For Malaysian buyers, this is size and kit against running-cost discipline.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, AWD, a larger cabin and the stronger 2.0 turbo output.
Pick the Honda Civic if you want a cheaper, lighter sedan with lower road tax and enough turbo performance for daily use.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Honda Civic RM133,900
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm; Honda Civic 180 hp/240 Nm
- Drivetrain: Chery Tiggo 9 AWD with 7-speed wet DCT; Honda Civic FWD with CVT
- Seats and doors: Chery Tiggo 9 7 seats/5 doors; Honda Civic 5 seats/4 doors
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448-2,065 litres; Honda Civic 497 litres
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM439 a year; Honda Civic RM90 a year
Tiggo 9
- Much stronger 251 hp and 390 Nm outputs
- Seven-seat SUV body with up to 2,065 litres of cargo space
- Gets AWD, 360-degree camera, auto parking and head-up display
- RM32,900 more expensive to buy
- Road tax is RM439 versus the Civic’s RM90
- At 1,887 kg, it is 538 kg heavier than the Civic
Civic
- Cheaper entry price and much lower annual road tax
- Only 0.3 seconds slower from 0-100 km/h despite having less power
- Unlimited-mileage factory warranty for five years
- Only five seats versus the Tiggo 9’s seven
- Lower outputs at 180 hp and 240 Nm
- No blind spot monitor, head-up display or 360-degree camera listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800 | RM 133,900✓ |
| 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 | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 240 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds✓ | 8.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,678 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,349 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 497 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 215/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 215/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Continental MaxContact MC5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| 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, Rear 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 | Electronic 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, third row seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | 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 |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | 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 9 vs Civic FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Honda Civic better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is better for space, power and equipment. The Honda Civic is better if you want the cheaper, lighter car with lower road tax. They are close on acceleration, with only 0.3 seconds between them.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is RM32,900 more expensive than the Honda Civic, at RM166,800 versus RM133,900.
Which car has more room for family use?
The Chery Tiggo 9. It has seven seats, ISOFIX points for the two outer middle-row seats and third-row seats, plus a 448-2,065-litre boot. The Honda Civic has five seats and a 497-litre boot.