Chery Tiggo 9 vs Leapmotor C10
Verdict
The choice is usefully clear for a Malaysian buyer. The Leapmotor C10 costs RM41,800 less, runs as an EV with a 69.9 kWh LFP battery, claims 420 km range and is quicker to 100 km/h at 7.5 seconds. The Chery Tiggo 9 answers with seven seats, AWD, 251 hp and 390 Nm from its 2.0 litre turbo petrol engine, plus a far larger 448-2,065 litre boot range. It is the family hauler here; the C10 is the cheaper, simpler electric five-seater.
Tiggo 9
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, AWD and the bigger luggage-carrying range.
C10
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if you want the lower purchase price, EV running and a 420 km claimed range.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Leapmotor C10 RM125,000
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 9 2.0 litre turbo petrol, 251 hp/390 Nm; Leapmotor C10 single electric motor, 215 hp/320 Nm
- Acceleration: Chery Tiggo 9 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; Leapmotor C10 7.5 seconds
- Seats and boot: Chery Tiggo 9 7 seats, 448-2,065 litres; Leapmotor C10 5 seats, 435 litres
- Drive: Chery Tiggo 9 AWD; Leapmotor C10 RWD
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 9 7 years/150,000 km, engine 10 years/1,000,000 km; Leapmotor C10 6 years/150,000 km, BEV and battery 8 years/160,000 km
Tiggo 9
- Seven-seat cabin with ISOFIX also listed for the third row
- Bigger boot range at 448-2,065 litres
- AWD and a higher 210 km/h top speed
- Costs RM41,800 more
- Slower 0-100 km/h time at 8.0 seconds versus 7.5 seconds
- Higher annual road tax at RM439 versus RM200
C10
- Lower asking price
- 420 km claimed EV range with 11 kW AC and 84 kW DC charging
- Longer 2,825 mm wheelbase despite the shorter body
- Five seats only versus seven in the Chery
- Much smaller listed boot at 435 litres
- No spare tyre; it gets a tyre repair kit
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800 | RM 125,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 251 hp | — |
| Torque | 390 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | — | 69.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 420 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 84 kW |
| V2L | — | 1.7 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | 7.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,739 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 435 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 245/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Dunlop e-Sport Maxx |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain and Far 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | 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 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient 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 | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Satellite Navigation, WiFi built-in, 12-speaker Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation (NFC Card) |
| 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | 8 Year/160,000 km BEV Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 200✓ |
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 C10 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Leapmotor C10 better?
For family use, the Chery Tiggo 9 is better because it has seven seats, AWD and a much larger boot range. For lower purchase cost and EV driving, the Leapmotor C10 is the better pick.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is RM41,800 more expensive: RM166,800 versus RM125,000 for the Leapmotor C10.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Leapmotor C10 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The Chery Tiggo 9 takes 8.0 seconds.