Chery TIGGO 8 vs. TIGGO 9: Which is better?
A guide to help you decide which of these Chery SUVs is best for you
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The TIGGO 8 and TIGGO 9 are two of Chery’s biggest SUVs sold in the UK, but how do they differ, and which one is best for you?
In this comparison, we’re going to go through the differences between these two cars, what the interiors are like, how much boot space there is and nail down which is the hybrid SUV for you.
What’s better: The TIGGO 8 or TIGGO 9?
Our guide will answer:
Which car has better styling?
Is the TIGGO 8 or TIGGO 9 better to drive?
Does the TIGGO 8 or TIGGO 9 have better tech?
Is the TIGGO 8 or TIGGO 9 more reliable?
What are the TIGGO 8 and TIGGO 9’s dimensions?
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Chery TIGGO 8 vs. TIGGO 9: Styling
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Straight off the bat, these two Chinese SUVs look remarkably different, considering they’re from the same brand.
You’d expect there to be clear cost savings by making them near-identical, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. It shows Chery seriously means business.
From the front, the two cars look almost identical, except the TIGGO 8 has a triangular grille pattern instead of the TIGGO 9’s diamond shapes across the grille.
Along the side, the differences start to come into play a bit more, with the TIGGO 9 being 85mm longer than the 8, and with a more swooping design overall.
The back is where they differ the most. The TIGGO 8 has an almost Audi-like rear light bar, while the TIGGO 9’s resembles one you’d find on a Porsche Cayenne, for example.
It’s very much a case of personal preference, and we think they both look smart in their own right.
Chery TIGGO 8 vs. TIGGO 9: What are they like to drive?
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Let’s start with the TIGGO 8. There are two different versions: a 147hp 1.6-litre petrol engine or a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5-litre 204hp unit.
Both feel excellent on the road, but we’d lean more towards the PHEV if you want up to 56 miles of electric-only driving.
The TIGGO 9, on the other hand, offers one engine: a 1.5-litre petrol engine with the ‘Chery Super Hybrid’ (CSH) system.
This offers up to 87 miles of electric-only driving.
As for living with them on the road, both cars are incredibly smooth, aren’t phased by bumps in the road and feel at home around town or on the motorway.
Chery TIGGO 8 vs. TIGGO 9: Interior and technology
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Both interiors are fundamentally very similar. Both are finished to a very high standard, and both get a massive 15.6-inch screen in the middle, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The TIGGO 8 comes with two trim choices: Aspire and Summit.
We’d recommend upgrading to the top-spec Summit trim to get a heated steering wheel as well as front and rear heated seats, cooled front seats, a massaging driver’s seat, a powered boot lid, a head-up display and a 12-speaker SONY sound system.
Meanwhile, the TIGGO 9 automatically comes in Summit trim, giving you all the bells and whistles from the get-go.
Chery TIGGO 8 vs. TIGGO 9: Boot space and practicality
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Boot space is where the differences start to become more apparent.
The Chery TIGGO 8 has 494 litres of space, growing to 1,930 litres with the rear seats folded. Then, with all seven seats in place, you have 117 litres to play with.
The Chery TIGGO 9 has 819 litres of space with five seats in place, dropping to 143 with all seven seats up.
Fold them all down, and this grows to a massive 2,065 litres, essentially turning it into a plush Ford Transit.
Chery TIGGO 8 vs. TIGGO 9: Safety and reliability
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Both cars are exceptionally safe. They come with safety features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Door Open Warning to protect passing cyclists.
While Chery might be a new brand to the UK, it’s already well-rooted in China, where it sells other TIGGO models too.
And just to set aside any worries you have about longevity, all cars get a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty with a separate eight-year hybrid battery warranty.
Chery TIGGO 8 vs. TIGGO 9: Dimensions
Chery TIGGO 8
Length: 4,725mm
Width: 1,860mm (excl. door mirrors)
Height: 1,705mm
Boot space: 494 litres
Chery TIGGO 9
Length: 4,810mm
Width: 1,925mm (incl. door mirrors)
Height: 1,741mm
Boot space: 819 litres
Verdict: Chery TIGGO 8 vs. TIGGO 9 – which should you buy?
If you’re still not entirely sure which of these Chery SUVs is for you, we’ll break down the simple differences below.
You should buy a Chery TIGGO 8 if...
A plug-in hybrid isn’t for you
You have a lower budget
You don’t want a larger SUV
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You should buy a Chery TIGGO 9 if...
You need more boot space
You regularly need seven seats
You’d benefit from its 87-mile electric range
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