Verdict
At RM166,800, the Chery Tiggo 9 undercuts the Mazda 6 Grand Touring by RM21,848 and brings seven seats, all-wheel drive and a 251 hp/390 Nm 2.0-litre turbo. Its 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time also shades the Mazda’s 8.2 seconds. The Mazda counters with a 218 km/h top speed, a 522-litre wagon boot and 381 kg less weight, but its five-seat cabin and RM868 annual road tax narrow its family-car case. For Malaysian buyers needing three rows and active safety kit, the Tiggo is the clearer choice.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, AWD, stronger 251 hp and 390 Nm output, plus a RM439 yearly road-tax bill.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if a five-seat wagon, 522-litre boot and 218 km/h top speed matter more than extra seats and driver-assistance systems.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM188,648.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp and 250 Nm.
- Driveline and acceleration: Chery Tiggo 9 AWD and 8.0 sec 0-100 km/h; Mazda 6 Grand Touring FWD and 8.2 sec.
- Seating and boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 7 seats and 448-2,065 litres; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 5 seats and 522 litres.
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM439 per year; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM868 per year.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 9 7 years/150,000 km; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 3 years/100,000 km.
Tiggo 9
- RM21,848 cheaper with lower RM439 annual road tax.
- Seven seats, AWD and 2,065 litres of maximum boot space.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.
- Top speed is 210 km/h versus the Mazda’s 218 km/h.
- At 1,887 kg, it is 381 kg heavier than the Mazda.
6 Grand Touring
- 522-litre boot with all five seats in use.
- 218 km/h top speed and 1,506 kg kerb weight.
- Five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings with six airbags and stability control.
- Costs RM21,848 more and has RM868 annual road tax versus RM439.
- Five seats versus seven, with no third row.
- 185 hp and 250 Nm trail the Chery’s 251 hp and 390 Nm; it also lacks autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800✓ | RM188,648 |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM868 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | —✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 218 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,506 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| 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 two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Front, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 front |
| 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 | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push 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 |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | — |
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 & 6 Grand Touring for sale
Tiggo 9 vs 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is better for most family buyers: it costs less, seats seven, has AWD, produces 251 hp and 390 Nm, and includes autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Mazda for its wagon format and 522-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM21,848 more than the Chery Tiggo 9: RM188,648 against RM166,800. Its annual road tax is also RM429 higher, at RM868 versus RM439.
Which has more cargo space?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has the larger quoted boot with its five seats in place at 522 litres, versus 448 litres for the Tiggo 9. Fold the Tiggo’s second and third rows, however, and it expands to 2,065 litres.