Verdict
At RM166,800 against RM129,000, the Chery Tiggo 9 asks RM37,800 more for seven seats, all-wheel drive and a 251 hp/390 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol drivetrain. It is also the larger SUV at 4,810 mm long, with a 448-2,065-litre boot. The Leapmotor C10 is the sharper choice for an EV buyer: its 69.9 kWh battery is rated for 420 km, supports 11 kW AC and 84 kW DC charging, and its 215 hp/320 Nm rear motor reaches 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The Tiggo 9 better suits larger families; the C10 makes more sense for five occupants ready to charge at home or on the road.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, a full-size spare tyre and all-wheel drive for a larger family SUV.
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if five seats are enough and you want a 420 km EV with quicker 7.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Leapmotor C10 RM129,000.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 9 seven seats; Leapmotor C10 five seats.
- Drivetrain output: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Leapmotor C10 rear motor 215 hp and 320 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Chery Tiggo 9 8.0 seconds; Leapmotor C10 7.5 seconds.
- Top speed: Chery Tiggo 9 210 km/h; Leapmotor C10 170 km/h.
- Manufacturer warranty: Chery Tiggo 9 seven years/150,000 km; Leapmotor C10 six years/150,000 km.
Tiggo 9
- Seven-seat cabin with a 448-2,065-litre boot.
- 251 hp, 390 Nm turbo petrol power with all-wheel drive.
- Driver-seat memory, heating, ventilation and massage.
- RM37,800 dearer to buy.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM200.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 8.0 seconds versus 7.5 seconds.
C10
- 69.9 kWh battery with a 420 km EV range.
- 11 kW AC and 84 kW DC charging, plus 1.7 kW V2L.
- Quicker 7.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 9's seven.
- No full-size spare tyre; it gets a tyre repair kit.
- Six-year manufacturer warranty versus seven years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM129,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 251 hp | — |
| Torque | 390 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 69.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 420 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 84 kW |
| V2L | — | 1.7 kW |
| 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) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| 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 |
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 & C10 for sale
Tiggo 9 vs C10 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Leapmotor C10 better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for a seven-seat family, with all-wheel drive and substantially more maximum boot capacity. The C10 is better for five-seat EV use, with 420 km range, charging capability and a quicker 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM37,800 more than the Leapmotor C10: RM166,800 versus RM129,000.
How does the Leapmotor C10 charge?
The Leapmotor C10 supports AC charging at up to 11 kW and DC charging at up to 84 kW. It also has 1.7 kW vehicle-to-load capability. The petrol-powered Chery Tiggo 9 does not require EV charging.