Verdict
The RM3,900 gap buys the Tiggo Cross a turbocharged 145 hp and 210 Nm 1.5 litre, against the City’s 119 hp and 145 Nm naturally aspirated unit, plus 18-inch wheels, a 360-degree camera and a 10.25-inch screen. It is the more heavily equipped SUV, but its 380-litre boot trails the City’s 519 litres. The Honda is 262 mm longer, carries a 5.6 L/100 km economy rating and gets nighttime pedestrian and cyclist detection. Choose body style and luggage needs first; the mechanical advantage belongs to the Chery.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want 145 hp, 210 Nm, SUV seating and a 360-degree camera for RM88,800.
Pick the Honda City if you need the 519-litre boot, a rated 5.6 L/100 km and sedan proportions for RM84,900.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Honda City RM84,900.
- Output: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp and 210 Nm; Honda City 119 hp and 145 Nm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Honda City 519 litres.
- Body size: Chery Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long and 1,830 mm wide; Honda City 4,580 mm long and 1,748 mm wide.
- Wheels: Chery Tiggo Cross 18-inch alloys with 215/55R18 tyres; Honda City 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo Cross seven years/150,000 km; Honda City five years/unlimited mileage.
Tiggo Cross
- 145 hp and 210 Nm turbocharged 1.5 litre
- 360-degree camera, front parking sensors and blind spot information system
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty
- RM3,900 dearer than the Honda City
- 380-litre boot is 139 litres smaller than the Honda City’s
- RM120 annual road tax versus the Honda City’s RM90
City
- 519-litre boot
- Rated fuel economy of 5.6 L/100 km
- Autonomous braking includes nighttime pedestrian and cyclist detection
- 119 hp and 145 Nm trail the Tiggo Cross’s 145 hp and 210 Nm
- No blind spot information system or front parking sensors
- Halogen projector headlamps versus the Tiggo Cross’s automatic LED reflectors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800 | RM84,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp✓ | 119 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 519 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Lead Car Departure Notification |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | Radio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years |
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 Cross & City for sale
Tiggo Cross vs City FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Honda City better?
The Tiggo Cross is better for turbocharged performance and equipment, with 145 hp, 210 Nm and a 360-degree camera. The City is better for luggage, rated economy and sedan practicality, with a 519-litre boot and 5.6 L/100 km rating.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800 and the Honda City costs RM84,900, so the Tiggo Cross is RM3,900 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot, the Tiggo Cross or City?
The Honda City has the bigger boot at 519 litres. The Chery Tiggo Cross has 380 litres, leaving the Honda with a 139-litre advantage.