Chery Tiggo 9 vs Mazda 6 Grand Touring
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the harder-working family buy at RM166,800 against the Mazda 6 Grand Touring’s RM230,848, and it gives Malaysians seven seats, AWD, 251 hp and 390 Nm. The Mazda counters with wagon packaging, a larger 522-litre boot and a slightly higher 218 km/h top speed, but it has five seats, FWD, 185 hp and 250 Nm. Performance is close — 8.0 seconds plays 8.2 — so this is more about cabin use, tax and warranty than outright pace.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, AWD, stronger outputs and a lower RM439 annual road tax.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you prefer a wagon with a 522-litre boot, conventional automatic gearbox and higher 218 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 9 7; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 5
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp/250 Nm
- Driven wheels: Chery Tiggo 9 AWD; Mazda 6 Grand Touring FWD
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448 litres; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 7 years/RM439; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 5 years/RM868
Tiggo 9
- Seven-seat cabin
- 251 hp and 390 Nm with AWD
- 10 airbags and 7-year warranty
- 448-litre boot is smaller than the Mazda’s
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
- Wet dual-clutch auto, not a conventional automatic
6 Grand Touring
- Larger 522-litre boot
- Higher 218 km/h top speed
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Costs RM64,048 more
- Five seats only
- Less power, torque, airbags and warranty cover
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800✓ | RM 230,848 |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| 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 |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| 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 | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 868 |
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 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
For most family buyers, the Chery Tiggo 9 is the better fit: seven seats, AWD, 251 hp, 390 Nm, 10 airbags and a 7-year warranty. Choose the Mazda if boot space and wagon handling priorities matter more than seating count.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM64,048 more than the Chery Tiggo 9. Annual road tax is also higher for the Mazda at RM868 versus RM439 for the Chery.
Which one has more space?
It depends on the space you need. The Chery Tiggo 9 has seven seats and the larger body, while the Mazda 6 Grand Touring has the bigger boot at 522 litres versus 448 litres.