Verdict
The Perodua QV-E’s RM69,999 price is RM18,801 below the RM88,800 Chery Tiggo Cross, and its 201 hp, 285 Nm motor and 370 km range make it the more convincing electric proposition on paper. But factor in the stated RM215 monthly BaaS battery rental for nine years. The Tiggo Cross answers with a 380-litre boot, rear air vents, dual-zone climate control and a longer seven-year/150,000 km warranty. Its 145 hp, 210 Nm 1.5 litre turbo is less potent, however, and it lacks lane-keeping assist.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you need the larger 380-litre boot, rear air vents and dual-zone air-con, and prefer a seven-year warranty.
Pick the Perodua QV-E if you want to spend RM18,801 less upfront for EV driving, 201 hp and 370 km of quoted range.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Perodua QV-E RM69,999.
- Power and torque: Tiggo Cross 145 hp and 210 Nm; QV-E 201 hp and 285 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm and 2,610 mm; QV-E 4,170 mm and 2,680 mm.
- Boot space: Tiggo Cross 380 litres; QV-E 320 litres.
- Annual road tax: Tiggo Cross RM120; QV-E RM160.
- Manufacturer warranty: Tiggo Cross seven years/150,000 km; QV-E six years/150,000 km.
Tiggo Cross
- 380-litre boot is 60 litres larger.
- Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents.
- Seven-year, 150,000 km warranty.
- Costs RM18,801 more upfront.
- 145 hp and 210 Nm trail the QV-E’s 201 hp and 285 Nm.
- No lane-keeping assist.
QV-E
- 201 hp, 285 Nm electric motor and 370 km range.
- RM69,999 price is RM18,801 lower.
- Lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
- 320-litre boot is 60 litres smaller.
- RM215 monthly BaaS battery rental is stated for nine years.
- No rear air vents and only single-zone automatic climate control.
What the Tiggo Cross has over the QV-E
What the QV-E has over the Tiggo Cross
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The QV-E's wheelbase is 70 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the Tiggo Cross: 380 litres against 320.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800 | RM69,999✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM160 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM905/mo | RM715/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,588 | RM2,068✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,261 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.30 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM17,443 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 8.0 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 60 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 285 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 52.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 370 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 165 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,170 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,502 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres✓ | 320 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Atlas A3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | RM215 a month for BaaS battery rental (inclusive of tax, and for nine years) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 for two outer rear passenger seats. |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors with LED Light Bar |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with LED Light Bar |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 6 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Tiggo Cross vs QV-E FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Perodua QV-E better?
The QV-E is the sharper buy for lower upfront cost, EV range and quoted motor output. Choose the Tiggo Cross if cabin cooling, boot capacity and a longer warranty matter more; it has rear vents, dual-zone climate control and a 380-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800 and the Perodua QV-E costs RM69,999, so the QV-E is RM18,801 cheaper upfront. The QV-E also carries a stated RM215 monthly BaaS battery rental for nine years.
Which has more luggage space, the Tiggo Cross or QV-E?
The Chery Tiggo Cross has the larger boot at 380 litres, versus 320 litres in the Perodua QV-E. That is a 60-litre advantage for the Chery.
How long does charging take?
The QV-E's 52.5 kWh battery takes about 8.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 60 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 60 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The QV-E is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Tiggo Cross is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.