Chery Tiggo 9 vs Peugeot 408
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800, RM20,745 more than the RM146,055 Peugeot 408, and the money mainly buys SUV packaging and stronger hardware: seven seats, AWD, 251 hp/390 Nm and a 448-2,065-litre boot. The Peugeot is the lower-slung C-segment sedan choice, with 215 hp/300 Nm, an Aisin eight-speed auto, 536 litres of boot space and a higher 200,000 km warranty mileage cap. The Chery is quicker at 8.0 seconds to 100 km/h versus 8.8 seconds, but its RM439 road tax is far higher than the Peugeot’s RM90.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, AWD, a much larger expandable boot and the stronger 2.0-litre turbo engine.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you want the cheaper, lower-road-tax sedan with an Aisin eight-speed automatic, five-seat practicality and a 200,000 km warranty mileage cap.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Peugeot 408 RM146,055
- Powertrain output: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm; Peugeot 408 215 hp/300 Nm
- Driven wheels and gearbox: Chery Tiggo 9 AWD with 7-speed wet DCT; Peugeot 408 FWD with 8-speed Aisin automatic
- Seats and boot: Chery Tiggo 9 7 seats, 448-2,065 litres; Peugeot 408 5 seats, 536 litres
- Size: Chery Tiggo 9 4,810 mm long, 1,925 mm wide, 1,741 mm tall; Peugeot 408 4,687 mm, 1,859 mm, 1,510 mm
- Warranty and road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 7 years/150,000 km, RM439 per year; Peugeot 408 7 years/200,000 km, RM90 per year
Tiggo 9
- Stronger 251 hp and 390 Nm 2.0-litre turbo engine
- Seven seats, third-row ISOFIX and up to 2,065 litres of boot space
- AWD, 360-degree camera, auto parking, powered boot and adaptive cruise control
- RM20,745 dearer to buy
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM90 for the Peugeot
- Lower warranty mileage cap at 150,000 km versus 200,000 km
408
- Cheaper by RM20,745 and much lower RM90 annual road tax
- Aisin eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters
- Larger fixed boot figure at 536 litres versus the Chery’s 448 litres with all seats in use
- Five seats only versus seven in the Chery
- Less powerful at 215 hp and 300 Nm
- No AWD, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, panoramic glass roof, powered boot or 360-degree camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800 | RM 146,055✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 215 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 300 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds✓ | 8.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 536 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and 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, Side and Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | Driver Powered Seat, Manual 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 AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| 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 | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| 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 Push Button |
| 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 |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| 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 | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 90✓ |
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 408 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Peugeot 408 better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is better for space, power and equipment. The Peugeot 408 is better for lower running costs, warranty mileage and sedan-style daily use. Choose by seat count first: seven versus five.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 408 is RM20,745 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 9. That gap buys the Chery AWD, seven seats, more power, a larger expandable boot and extra driver-assist equipment.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is quicker, taking 8.0 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Peugeot 408 takes 8.8 seconds, helped by 215 hp and 300 Nm but driving only the front wheels.