A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Across starts ZAR 340,000 cheaperAcross from ZAR 349,900 · Tiggo 9 from ZAR 689,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
390 Nm
Engine Size
1462 cc
2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
18.9 km/l
12.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
210 mm
147 mm
Boot / Load Bay
333 l
448 l
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight
-
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Tiggo 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tiggo 9
+46 pts
Efficiency
Across
+29 pts
Safety
Tiggo 9
+3 pts
Practicality
Tiggo 9
+11 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Across
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
Tiggo 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 range
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
Not Available
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Length
4360 mm
4810 mm
Width
1795 mm
1925 mm
Height
1655 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
448 l
Payload Capacity
460 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Front Track Width
1530 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2065 l
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
390 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Electric
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Clutch Type
-
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
12.0 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
14.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
65 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
65
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; no electric-only driving range
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
Euro VIb
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
12.0 km/l
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Standard
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leatherette / leather
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Standard
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Power
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Standard
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Front and rear USB where listed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
-
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
-
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard
Roof Rails
Grey
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
-
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AWD / 4WD as listed
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
147 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Standard
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
20-inch alloy
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Available
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
20-inch alloy
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
197 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
Across
Tiggo 9
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
464900
689900
Starting Price Zar
464900
689900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Tiggo 9 leads by 11 points
Tiggo 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Tiggo 9
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
73/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Chery Tiggo 9
leads the catalogue index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tiggo 9 leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Across and Tiggo 9 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs Tiggo 9 80.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs Tiggo 9 47.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs Tiggo 9 94.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs Tiggo 9 73.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 not separately scored.
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