In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers tend to compare Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. Both of these cars have very similar pricing and positioning. Today, let's do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including the 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), and so on.
The OTR price for 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), and so on.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo 8 is RM 48,450 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. To be honest, at this price point, a few thousand ringgit difference is not really significant. The key is still looking at overall value for money and long-term running costs.

Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, the Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than the Chery Tiggo 8's 1.5L Turbo, giving more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Chery Tiggo 8 might have friendlier fuel consumption, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Chery Tiggo 8's safety rating is TBD. Active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, there are some functional differences between Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Chery Tiggo 8's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both.

Honda CR-V body length is 4500 mm, boot capacity 450 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 body length is 4400 mm, boot capacity 400 L.
Regarding space, the Honda CR-V body is 100 mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 8, providing slightly more spacious interior seating space, especially for rear legroom. If you frequently carry family members or need to fit a stroller, the larger body is indeed more practical.

Honda CR-V uses FWD drive system.
Chery Tiggo 8 uses FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, so daily driving feel won't differ too much.

In general, both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 are very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose really depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple car showrooms, and test driving before making the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.