WR-V or Tiggo 9? A Comparison to Save You Research Time

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 9 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save research time.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Honda WR-V in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900, with a total of 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.

The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 9 in Malaysia is RM 166,800 - 179,800, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 2.0T Standard (RM 179,750) etc.

From the price perspective, the starting price of Honda WR-V is indeed RM 76,900 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 9. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might have trade-offs in specifications, depending on your needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Chery Tiggo 9 is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 9's 2.0L 4-cyl has 65 more horsepower than Honda WR-V's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel underpowered.

Safety Equipment

Honda WR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING.

Chery Tiggo 9's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

In terms of safety equipment, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Honda WR-V's Honda SENSING and Chery Tiggo 9's Basic. If you value active safety, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Space and Comfort

Honda WR-V body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Chery Tiggo 9 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, the interior space difference is not significant. Cars in this class are more than enough for daily use.

Maintenance and Service

Honda WR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 9 warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 9 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.