Verdict
At RM166,800, the Chery Tiggo 9 undercuts the RM180,359 Mazda 6 Sedan by RM13,559 while bringing seven seats, all-wheel drive and a 251 hp/390 Nm 2.0-litre turbo. It is the more useful family car, with up to 2,065 litres of luggage space and a 360-degree camera. The Mazda fights back with a 5.7 L/100 km rating against 8.3 L/100 km, and its 1,393 kg kerb weight is 494 kg lower. Pick the Tiggo for people and performance; take the Mazda if five seats and lower fuel use matter more.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, AWD, 251 hp and active safety systems including autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan if you want a five-seat sedan with a 5.7 L/100 km fuel-consumption rating and a lighter 1,393 kg kerb weight.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Mazda 6 Sedan RM180,359.
- Output: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Mazda 6 Sedan 163 hp and 213 Nm.
- Performance: Chery Tiggo 9 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; Mazda 6 Sedan in 10.5 seconds.
- Fuel economy: Chery Tiggo 9 8.3 L/100 km; Mazda 6 Sedan 5.7 L/100 km.
- Seating and luggage: Chery Tiggo 9 seven seats and 448-2,065 litres; Mazda 6 Sedan five seats and 489 litres.
- Driveline: Chery Tiggo 9 all-wheel drive; Mazda 6 Sedan front-wheel drive.
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats and 448-2,065 litres of luggage space.
- 251 hp, 390 Nm and AWD.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and 360-degree camera.
- Uses 8.3 L/100 km versus the Mazda 6 Sedan's 5.7 L/100 km rating.
- Has 448 litres of boot space with all seven seats in use, below the Mazda's 489 litres.
- At 1,887 kg, it is 494 kg heavier than the Mazda.
6 Sedan
- 5.7 L/100 km rated fuel economy.
- 1,393 kg kerb weight and a 2,830 mm wheelbase.
- Five-star EuroNCAP and ANCAP ratings with six airbags and stability control.
- Only five seats versus the Tiggo 9's seven.
- 163 hp and 213 Nm trail the Tiggo 9's 251 hp and 390 Nm.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, and front-wheel drive instead of AWD.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800✓ | RM180,359 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 163 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 213 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds✓ | 10.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | 5.7 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,865 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,393 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 489 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/55R17 |
| 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 | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | MZD Connect Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 6 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 | Remote Control Activation |
| 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 | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM379✓ |
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 Sedan for sale
Tiggo 9 vs 6 Sedan FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Mazda 6 Sedan better?
The Tiggo 9 is the better choice for a large family: it has seven seats, AWD, 251 hp and 390 Nm. The Mazda 6 Sedan suits a five-seat buyer prioritising its 5.7 L/100 km rating and lower 1,393 kg weight.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM13,559 less than the Mazda 6 Sedan. That saving comes with two extra seats, AWD, 88 hp more and a much broader set of driver-assistance features.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Tiggo 9 has the fuller active-safety kit, adding autonomous braking, collision warning, steering-correction lane keeping and a 360-degree camera. The Mazda 6 Sedan has five-star EuroNCAP and ANCAP ratings, six airbags and stability control.