Chery Tiggo Cross vs Perodua Alza
Verdict
At RM88,800 against RM62,500, the Chery Tiggo Cross asks RM26,300 more and spends it on SUV pace: 145 hp and 210 Nm versus the Perodua Alza’s 105 hp and 138 Nm. The Alza fights back with seven seats, a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and stated 5.3 L/100 km economy, so it is the practical family pick. The Tiggo Cross is shorter but wider, has a bigger 380-litre boot with all seats up, a 51-litre tank and a longer seven-year warranty. Both have six airbags and AEB.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want the stronger five-seat SUV, with 145 hp, 210 Nm, 380 litres of boot space and a seven-year warranty.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase, stated 5.3 L/100 km economy and the lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Perodua Alza RM62,500
- Seats: Chery Tiggo Cross 5; Perodua Alza 7
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp/210 Nm; Perodua Alza 105 hp/138 Nm
- Size: Chery Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long/1,830 mm wide; Perodua Alza 4,425 mm long/1,730 mm wide
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo Cross 2,610 mm; Perodua Alza 2,750 mm
- Boot and tank: Chery Tiggo Cross 380 L/51 L; Perodua Alza 137 L/43 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 88,800 | RM 62,500✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 145 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.3 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L✓ | 137 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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 Cross
- Much stronger engine output
- Bigger boot with seats in use
- Longer seven-year warranty
- Costs RM26,300 more
- Only five seats
- No stated fuel economy figure
Alza
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer wheelbase
- Stated 5.3 L/100 km economy
- Lower power and torque
- Smaller 137-litre boot
- Shorter five-year warranty
Tiggo Cross vs Alza FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Perodua Alza better?
The Chery Tiggo Cross is better for performance and boot space, with 145 hp, 210 Nm and 380 litres. The Perodua Alza is better for family use, with seven seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and 5.3 L/100 km economy.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM26,300 more than the Perodua Alza. That gap buys more power, more torque, a larger boot, a bigger fuel tank and a longer seven-year warranty, but not extra seats.
Which one is more practical for a family?
For carrying people, the Perodua Alza wins with seven seats and the longer 2,750 mm wheelbase. For luggage with the seats in use, the Chery Tiggo Cross has the advantage with 380 litres versus 137 litres.