A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Tiggo 9 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.
Alsvin starts ZAR 440,000 cheaperAlsvin from ZAR 249,900 · Tiggo 9 from ZAR 689,900
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Specification
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Maximum Power
Alsvin78 kW
Tiggo 9187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Alsvin145 Nm
Tiggo 9390 Nm
Engine Size
Alsvin1500 cc
Tiggo 92000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Alsvin14.49 km/l
Tiggo 912.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
Alsvin150 mm
Tiggo 9147 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Changan Alsvin
1.5 AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Alsvin
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence 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?
Alsvin
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
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Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 range
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact sedan
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1980 kg
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Length
4390 mm
4810 mm
Width
1725 mm
1925 mm
Height
1490 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2535 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
1069 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1470 kg
2587 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
607 kg
Towing Capacity
705 kg
1425 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1025 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
990 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
JL473QF
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
78 kW
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
390 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Gearbox
5-Speed DCT
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
12.0 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
12.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
65
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Airbags
2
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear (3 sensors)
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Seat Material
Leather and cloth
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Foam with leather trim
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Power
Seat Trim
Leather and cloth
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Electric sunroof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2065 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
USB Ports
1 front USB port
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
147 mm
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Tyre Size
185/55 R15
20-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
197 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
289900
779900
Starting Price Zar
289900
779900
Spec
Alsvin
Tiggo 9
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Alsvin and Tiggo 9 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Alsvin 35 vs Tiggo 9 80.
Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs Tiggo 9 47.
Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs Tiggo 9 94.
Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs Tiggo 9 67.
Ownership-cover index: Alsvin not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 9 leads by 31 points
Tiggo 9 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 9
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Alsvin
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 43 pts for Alsvin
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 leads. However, Alsvin may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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