Chery Tiggo 9 vs Mazda CX-8
Verdict
At near-identical money, this is a powertrain-and-packaging split: the Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800, just RM1,440 above the Mazda CX-8 at RM165,360. The Chery brings 251 hp, 390 Nm, AWD, 10 airbags, AEB and a 7-year warranty, but uses 8.3 L/100 km. The Mazda counters with a longer 4,900 mm body, much longer 2,930 mm wheelbase, 7.9 L/100 km fuel use and lower starting price. The Tiggo 9 is the stronger, better-specified buy on paper; the CX-8 keeps the calmer consumption and longer footprint.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want the harder-hitting SUV, with 251 hp, 390 Nm, all-wheel drive, 10 airbags and a 7-year warranty.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if you prefer the longer 4,900 mm body, 2,930 mm wheelbase, lower 7.9 L/100 km fuel figure and lower road price.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Mazda CX-8 RM165,360
- Engine output: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Mazda CX-8 192 hp and 258 Nm
- Driven wheels: Chery Tiggo 9 all-wheel drive; Mazda CX-8 front-wheel drive
- Fuel economy: Chery Tiggo 9 8.3 L/100 km; Mazda CX-8 7.9 L/100 km
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 9 2,800 mm; Mazda CX-8 2,930 mm
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448 litres; Mazda CX-8 209 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800 | RM 165,360✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 251 hp✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 258 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Boot space | 448 L✓ | 209 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 72 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 830 |
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
- Much stronger 251 hp and 390 Nm output
- All-wheel drive, where the Mazda is front-wheel drive
- 10 airbags, AEB and a 7-year warranty
- Slightly higher fuel use at 8.3 L/100 km
- Shorter 2,800 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM1,440 more
CX-8
- Lower 7.9 L/100 km fuel figure
- Longer 4,900 mm body and 2,930 mm wheelbase
- Lower RM830 annual road tax than many large petrol SUVs would suggest
- Only 192 hp and 258 Nm
- Front-wheel drive only
- 6 airbags and no listed AEB
Tiggo 9 vs CX-8 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Mazda CX-8 better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the stronger on-paper buy: 251 hp, 390 Nm, AWD, 10 airbags, AEB and a 7-year warranty. The Mazda CX-8 fights back with better 7.9 L/100 km fuel use and a longer wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800, while the Mazda CX-8 costs RM165,360. That makes the Chery RM1,440 more expensive.
Which SUV is more practical for luggage?
The Chery Tiggo 9 has the larger quoted boot at 448 litres, compared with 209 litres for the Mazda CX-8. Both are 7-seat D-segment SUVs.