Two Chery seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUVs sit a 26.1% sticker gap apart in Pakistan. The Chery Tiggo 8 Premium PHEV 4WD lists at PKR 10,999,000 ex-factory. The Chery Tiggo 9 Premium PHEV AWD sits at PKR 14,299,900. Gap: PKR 3,300,900.
Same brand, same 1.5-litre PHEV recipe and AWD layout, different combined outputs, electric range and cabin packaging. Several one-sided marketing rows sit blank on the opposite trim, so stick to shared numeric cells. Open the interactive comparison to inspect every cell.
Chery Tiggo 8 vs Chery Tiggo 9: quick verdict
| Buyer priority | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lower sticker and higher ground clearance | Tiggo 8 Premium PHEV 4WD | PKR 10,999,000, 200 mm clearance, larger listed boot |
| Stronger combined outputs and longer EV range | Tiggo 9 Premium PHEV AWD | 610 hp / 920 Nm combined, 170 km pure electric (NEDC) |
| CCS2 port and faster 0-100 claim | Tiggo 9 Premium PHEV AWD | CCS2, 5.4 s vs 6.8 s on the sheet |
Price and positioning
The Tiggo 8 undercuts the Tiggo 9 by PKR 3.3m. Both are SUV / PHEV with Automatic (DHT) 3-speed gearboxes, regenerative braking and seven seats. Confirm registration and insurance with the on-road cost calculator, then model petrol plus charge costs with the fuel cost tool.
Powertrain
Both list a 1,499 cc single-turbo PHEV with MPI, DOHC, 4 cylinders, compression ratio 12:1 and AWD. Home charge is about 5 hours on both. Battery warranty is 8 years / 160,000 km for both. AC onboard is 6.6 kW on both. Charge port type differs: Tiggo 8 Type 2, Tiggo 9 CCS2. DC 10-80% is about 23 min (T8) vs 24 min (T9).
Combined outputs favour the Tiggo 9 on published Max Combined rows: 610 hp / 920 Nm versus Tiggo 8 370 hp / 735 Nm. The Tiggo 8 Horse Power cell also shows 496 HP, which conflicts with its Max Combined Power of 370 hp. Treat that as unresolved until a dated brochure confirms one figure. Pure electric range is 90 km (T8) vs 170 km (T9), both on NEDC. A Combined Mileage row shows 1200 Km/L vs 1400 Km/L. That aligns with comprehensive-range style notes (up to about 1,200 / 1,400 km), not conventional litres-per-100 km economy.
Acceleration claims are 6.8 s (T8) and 5.4 s (T9). A Tiggo 9-only note lists three motors and system comprehensive power 455 kW / 610 hp. A Tiggo 8-only note lists V2L at 3.3 kW. Cross-check top-up plans with the EV charging time tool.
Dimensions
The Tiggo 9 is the larger shell (4,810 mm vs 4,725 mm) with a longer wheelbase (2,800 mm vs 2,710 mm), wider body (1,925 mm vs 1,860 mm) and taller roof (1,741 mm vs 1,705 mm). Ground clearance favours the Tiggo 8 on the shared Dimensions row (200 mm vs 183 mm); a T9-only load/unload note also shows 147/183 mm. Boot space is small on both with third row up (193 L vs 143 L). Kerb weight is 2,063 KG vs 2,308 KG. Tyres are 235/50 R19 (T8) and 245/50 R20 (T9). Fuel tanks are 60 L vs 70 L. Towing is 2,075 KG vs 2,310 KG.
Features and equipment
Shared Yes columns include ABS, AEB, blind-spot detection, lane keep assist, 540 degree camera, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate, heated and ventilated seats, HUD, wireless charger, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and wireless CarPlay. The Tiggo 9 adds rollover stability control, more speakers (14 vs 12) and remote engine start on the Comfort grid. The Tiggo 8 alone marks live traffic information Yes. Both share a 15.6 in display. Prefer the standard Safety / Comfort Yes-No grid over one-sided Features marketing rows.
Spec comparison
| Specification | Tiggo 8 Premium PHEV 4WD | Tiggo 9 Premium PHEV AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-factory price | PKR 10,999,000 ✓ | PKR 14,299,900 |
| Max combined power | 370 hp (496 HP conflict) | 610 hp ✓ |
| Max combined torque | 735 Nm | 920 Nm ✓ |
| Pure electric range | 90 km NEDC | 170 km NEDC ✓ |
| 0-100 (listed) | 6.8 s | 5.4 s ✓ |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm ✓ | 183 mm |
| Boot space (3rd up) | 193 L ✓ | 143 L |
| Charge port | Type 2 | CCS2 ✓ |
| Seating | 7 persons | 7 persons |
| Battery warranty | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km |
Which one should you buy?
Choose the Tiggo 8 Premium PHEV 4WD if you want the lower sticker, higher shared ground-clearance figure, slightly larger listed boot and the same seven-seat AWD brief without the PKR 3.3m jump.
Choose the Tiggo 9 Premium PHEV AWD if you want the stronger combined outputs, longer pure electric range, CCS2 port, quicker 0-100 claim and denser audio / remote-start kit, and you accept the premium plus the T8 power-cell conflict to resolve in writing.
Bottom line
Same Chery PHEV family, different power and EV-range claims. Confirm the Tiggo 8 496 vs 370 hp conflict and the 1200/1400 Km/L comprehensive-range quirk in writing, then compare them live on the Chery Tiggo 8 vs Chery Tiggo 9 comparison page.
