Verdict
The RM47,450 cheaper Jetour VT9 is the budget-led seven-seat choice, but the Tiggo 9 puts that gap into hardware. Its 251 hp and 390 Nm 2.0-litre turbo, seven-speed DCT and all-wheel drive dwarf the VT9’s 154 hp, 230 Nm 1.5-litre, six-speed DCT and front-wheel drive. It is also 86 mm longer with an 80 mm longer wheelbase, 10 airbags instead of four, and 448 litres of boot space against 89 litres. The VT9 saves RM319 a year in road tax, but the Tiggo 9 is the substantially more complete family SUV on paper.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want 251 hp, all-wheel drive, a 448-litre boot and a far fuller safety and comfort kit.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if keeping the purchase price RM47,450 lower and annual road tax RM319 lower matters more than performance, boot space and driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Jetour VT9 RM119,350.
- Power and torque: Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm; VT9 154 hp/230 Nm.
- Driveline and gearbox: Tiggo 9 AWD with 7-speed DCT; VT9 FWD with 6-speed DCT.
- Size and boot space: Tiggo 9 4,810 mm long and 448-2,065 litres; VT9 4,724 mm and 89 litres.
- Safety: Tiggo 9 has 10 airbags and autonomous braking; VT9 has four airbags and no autonomous braking.
- Road tax: Tiggo 9 RM439 per year; VT9 RM120 per year.
Tiggo 9
- 251 hp and 390 Nm with all-wheel drive
- 448-2,065-litre boot and 2,800 mm wheelbase
- 10 airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist
- RM47,450 higher purchase price
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120
- Heavier at 1,887 kg versus 1,551 kg
VT9
- RM119,350 price saves RM47,450
- RM120 annual road tax
- Lighter 1,551 kg kerb weight
- 154 hp and 230 Nm trail the Tiggo 9’s 251 hp and 390 Nm
- Front-wheel drive and six-speed DCT versus AWD and seven speeds
- Four airbags and no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM119,350✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp at 4,000 rpm✓ | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 77 mm × 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 6-speed DCT |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 57 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 89 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Sailun Terramax SV301 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row seats | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | Power Adjustable Driver's 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 | 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, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A 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 |
| 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 | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine 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 9 & VT9 for sale
Tiggo 9 vs VT9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Jetour VT9 better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is better equipped and much stronger mechanically: 251 hp, 390 Nm, AWD, 10 airbags and 448 litres of boot space. The Jetour VT9 makes sense chiefly if its RM47,450 lower price is decisive.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800 and the Jetour VT9 costs RM119,350, so the difference is RM47,450. The VT9 also costs RM120 a year in road tax, versus RM439 for the Tiggo 9.
Which has more space for luggage?
The Tiggo 9 has far more stated boot capacity, at 448 to 2,065 litres, compared with 89 litres for the VT9. It is also 86 mm longer and has an 80 mm longer wheelbase.