Chery Tiggo 9 vs Jetour VT9
Verdict
The RM47,450 gap is not just badge money here. The Chery Tiggo 9 gets a much stronger 2.0 litre engine with 251 hp and 390 Nm, all-wheel drive, 10 airbags and AEB, so it is the more serious family SUV on paper. The Jetour VT9 counters with the same seven seats, CKD status, petrol power and seven-year warranty, while using a smaller 1.5 litre engine and paying only RM120 a year in road tax. Boot space is the sharpest split: 448 litres plays 89 litres.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want the stronger engine, all-wheel drive, bigger boot and fuller safety count.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if you want a cheaper seven-seat D-segment SUV and can live with less power, front-wheel drive and a much smaller boot.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Jetour VT9 RM119,350
- Engine output: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm; Jetour VT9 154 hp/230 Nm
- Driven wheels: Chery Tiggo 9 all-wheel drive; Jetour VT9 front-wheel drive
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448 litres; Jetour VT9 89 litres
- Safety kit: Chery Tiggo 9 10 airbags with AEB; Jetour VT9 4 airbags with AEB not specified
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM439 a year; Jetour VT9 RM120 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800 | RM 119,350✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 251 hp✓ | 154 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 230 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Boot space | 448 L✓ | 89 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 57 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 120✓ |
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
- Far stronger 2.0 litre turbo output
- All-wheel drive as standard
- Much larger 448-litre boot
- RM47,450 dearer to buy
- Higher RM439 annual road tax
- Fuel economy listed at 8.3 L/100 km
VT9
- Much lower entry price
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Same seven-seat layout and seven-year warranty
- 154 hp and 230 Nm trail the Chery by a lot
- Front-wheel drive only
- Small 89-litre boot
Tiggo 9 vs VT9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Jetour VT9 better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is better on paper if performance, grip, boot space and safety kit matter. The Jetour VT9 makes sense if purchase price and road tax are the priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM47,450 more than the Jetour VT9.
Which one is more practical for family luggage?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the clearer pick for luggage, with 448 litres of boot space versus just 89 litres in the Jetour VT9.