In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Chery Tiggo 8 and Kia Sportage when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
The OTR price of the Chery Tiggo 8 in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, including the 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), etc.
The OTR price of the Kia Sportage in Malaysia is RM 129,639 - 179,320, with a total of 4 versions, including the 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD High (RM 179,320), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD High (RM 159,320), 2025 2.0L AT 2WD High (RM 139,639), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Kia Sportage is RM 111 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8. Honestly, at this price point, the difference of a few thousand is not significant; the key is to look at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

The Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
The Kia Sportage is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, so the driving feel in daily use is basically the same. Fuel consumption is also similar, so no need to overthink this point.

The Chery Tiggo 8 body length is 4400 mm, trunk capacity 400 L.
The Kia Sportage body length is 4400 mm, trunk capacity 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost identical, with little difference in interior space. Cars at this level are completely sufficient for daily use.

The Chery Tiggo 8 uses FWD drive mode.
The Kia Sportage uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so there will not be much difference in daily driving feel.

The Chery Tiggo 8 warranty is 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Kia Sportage warranty is 5 years/300,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
In summary, both the Chery Tiggo 8 and Kia Sportage are excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and then test driving before making the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.