Chery Tiggo Cross vs Toyota Yaris
Verdict
At RM88,800 for the Chery Tiggo Cross and RM88,000 for the Toyota Yaris, this is almost price-matched. The Chery is the bigger SUV, with 145 hp and 210 Nm against 105 hp and 150 Nm, plus a 380-litre boot and 51-litre tank. The Yaris is the smaller hatchback, but it gets seven airbags against six and carries a 5-star ASEAN NCAP result where the Chery has no rating stated. Mechanically, this is not close; safety paperwork favours Toyota.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want the stronger, larger car with more boot space and the longer 7-year warranty.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you want the smaller hatchback with seven airbags, a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and lower RM90 yearly road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Toyota Yaris RM88,000
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp/210 Nm; Toyota Yaris 105 hp/150 Nm
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Toyota Yaris 286 litres
- Size: Chery Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long/1,830 mm wide/1,670 mm tall; Toyota Yaris 4,140 mm/1,730 mm/1,475 mm
- Safety: Chery Tiggo Cross 6 airbags/no ASEAN NCAP rating stated; Toyota Yaris 7 airbags/5-star ASEAN NCAP
- Warranty and road tax: Chery Tiggo Cross 7 years/RM120 yearly; Toyota Yaris 5 years/RM90 yearly
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 88,800 | RM 88,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 145 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 150 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L✓ | 286 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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 Cross
- Much stronger 145 hp and 210 Nm output
- Bigger 380-litre boot
- Longer 7-year warranty
- No ASEAN NCAP rating stated
- One fewer airbag than the Yaris
- Higher RM120 yearly road tax
Yaris
- Seven airbags
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Lower RM90 yearly road tax
- Lower 105 hp and 150 Nm output
- Smaller 286-litre boot
- Shorter 5-year warranty
Tiggo Cross vs Yaris FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Toyota Yaris better?
The Chery Tiggo Cross is better for power, size, boot space and warranty. The Toyota Yaris is better for stated safety credentials, with seven airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800, while the Toyota Yaris costs RM88,000. That makes the Chery RM800 dearer.
Which has more space?
The Chery Tiggo Cross has more space on paper: it is longer, wider and taller, with a 2,610 mm wheelbase and 380-litre boot. The Toyota Yaris has a 2,550 mm wheelbase and 286-litre boot.