Verdict
At RM88,800, the Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM1,800 less than the Toyota Vios yet supplies 145 hp and 210 Nm, against 104 hp and 138 Nm, along with adaptive cruise control and dual-zone automatic air-con. Its 380-litre boot gives away 95 litres to the Toyota’s 475 litres, while the Vios is far lighter at 1,015 kg and returns a rated 5.2 L/100 km; no rated economy figure is available for the Chery. Buyers carrying luggage regularly should lean Toyota, but the Chery delivers much stronger outputs and more cabin kit for less.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want 145 hp, 210 Nm, adaptive cruise control and dual-zone climate control in an SUV for less money.
Pick the Toyota Vios if a 475-litre boot, rated 5.2 L/100 km economy and lane-keeping steering correction matter more than performance.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Toyota Vios RM90,600.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp and 210 Nm; Toyota Vios 104 hp and 138 Nm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Toyota Vios 475 litres.
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long with a 2,610 mm wheelbase; Toyota Vios 4,425 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Chery Tiggo Cross RM120; Toyota Vios RM90.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo Cross seven years/150,000 km; Toyota Vios five years/unlimited mileage.
Tiggo Cross
- 145 hp and 210 Nm from its 1.5 litre turbo engine.
- Adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
- 380-litre boot is 95 litres smaller than the Vios.
- No lane-keeping assist; the Vios has steering correction.
- Seatbelt reminder covers front seats only, versus all seats in the Vios.
Vios
- 475-litre boot.
- Rated fuel consumption of 5.2 L/100 km.
- Five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, lane-keeping steering correction and rear cross traffic alert.
- 104 hp and 138 Nm trail the Tiggo Cross by 41 hp and 72 Nm.
- No adaptive cruise control.
- Single-zone manual air-con versus the Chery’s dual-zone automatic system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800✓ | RM90,600 |
| 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 |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | CVT with 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 5.2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 475 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| 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, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector |
| 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 | Fixed Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Manual |
| 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, 2 Rear 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 | 9" Touchscreen Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's 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 |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 3D Panoramic View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 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 & Vios for sale
Tiggo Cross vs Vios FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Toyota Vios better?
The Tiggo Cross is the stronger equipment-led choice, with 145 hp, 210 Nm and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Vios for its 475-litre boot, rated 5.2 L/100 km economy and lane-keeping steering correction.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross is RM1,800 cheaper than the Toyota Vios: RM88,800 versus RM90,600.
Which has the bigger boot, the Chery Tiggo Cross or Toyota Vios?
The Toyota Vios has the bigger boot at 475 litres, compared with 380 litres in the Chery Tiggo Cross. That is a 95-litre advantage for the sedan.