In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.
The Honda CR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 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), etc.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is RM 18,450 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, the difference of a few thousand is not that big. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

The Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with a Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Hybrid of the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV has 0 more horsepower than the 2.0L 4-cyl of the Honda CR-V. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient and does not feel underpowered.

The safety rating of the Honda CR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The safety rating of the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is TBD. Active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, the Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) of the Honda CR-V and the Basic of the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety more, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

The Honda CR-V body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
In terms of space, the Honda CR-V body is 100 mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV, so the interior seating space will be slightly more spacious, especially the rear seat legroom. If you frequently carry family or need to store a stroller, a larger body is indeed more practical.
The Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so there will not be a big difference in daily driving experience.
Overall, both the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.