Ativa or Tiggo Cross? A Comparison to Save You Research Time

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Variants

The OTR price of Perodua Ativa in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), etc.

The OTR price of Chery Tiggo Cross in Malaysia is RM 88,750 - 99,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.5L CSH (RM 99,750), 2025 1.5T Standard (RM 88,750), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Perodua Ativa is indeed RM 26,250 cheaper than Chery Tiggo Cross. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand cheaper price might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Power and Fuel Economy

Perodua Ativa is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Both cars use the same powertrain system, the driving experience feels basically the same. Fuel consumption is also about the same, no need to worry too much about this point.

Safety Features

Perodua Ativa's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA.

Chery Tiggo Cross's safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, Perodua Ativa's ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA and Chery Tiggo Cross's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare their function lists closely.

Space and Comfort

Perodua Ativa body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Chery Tiggo Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For cars at this level, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Maintenance and Upkeep

Perodua Ativa warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo Cross warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and going for a test drive for the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research is definitely not wrong.