In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Honda WR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900, total 4 versions, including 2023 1.5L V (RM 99,900), 2023 1.5L E (RM 95,900), 2023 1.5L S (RM 89,900) etc.
Chery Tiggo 8 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, total 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750) etc.
When looking at the price, the Honda WR-V's starting price is indeed RM 39,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8. If your budget is limited, the Honda entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. However, note that the few thousand dollars saved might involve compromises in features, depending on your specific needs.

Honda WR-V comes with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, the 1.5L Turbo on Chery Tiggo 8 has 35 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl on Honda WR-V. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have enough power and won't feel underpowered.

Honda WR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING.
Chery Tiggo 8 safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Honda WR-V's Honda SENSING and Chery Tiggo 8's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Honda WR-V body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost identical, with little difference in interior space. For this segment, it is more than enough for daily use.

Honda WR-V Warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research is never wrong.