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Hyundai Creta vs Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV: the short answer
Tiggo 9 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Creta.
Recorded price context
Creta:
last listed from
ZAR 407,900
·
Tiggo 9 PHEV:
current from
ZAR 839,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Maximum Power
Creta85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Tiggo 9 PHEV455 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Creta144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Tiggo 9 PHEV920 Nm
Engine Size
Creta1497 cc
Tiggo 9 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Creta16.8 km/l
Tiggo 9 PHEV16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Creta200 mm
Tiggo 9 PHEV183 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.
Hyundai Creta
1.5 IVT Fluid
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Creta
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Creta
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2016
2026
Generation
Second generation Creta built on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; the SA model is a popular variant shared with several emerging markets
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 PHEV range
Facelift History
Second generation arrived in SA in 2021 with significant upgrades to interior quality, safety tech, and engine options; notably improved over the first-gen car
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2026
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1365 kg
2265 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Length
4330 mm
4810 mm
Width
1790 mm
1925 mm
Height
1635 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
183 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
433 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
2265 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1860 kg
2886 kg
Payload Capacity
495 kg
621 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 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
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic
Power Windows
All
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1396 l
2065 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
1396 l
2065 l
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
1
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Panoramic Roof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
17
20-inch alloy
Sound System
8
8
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
G4FJ
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
455 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
920 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
62.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
105.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
160 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
3 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
AWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
3 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
16.8 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
13.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.0 km/l
18.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
16.8 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
50
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1400
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1400 km
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
AEB
No
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Standard
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Seat Material
Leather-Look
Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Front
Standard
Ventilated Seats
No
Standard
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Power
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Power
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Standard
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25 inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8
8
Infotainment Screen
10.25 inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25 inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Atlas White, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Galaxy Blue
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED
Standard
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Headlight Type
Full LED
Standard
Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AWD / 4WD as listed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
147 mm
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
20-inch alloy
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Not Available
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
17
20-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
17
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Wheels
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
4
5 Year / 75 000 km
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Warranty Years
5
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
7 Year / 200 000 km
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
33 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
Petrol
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Spec
Creta
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ownership Role
Private and family
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
456900 ZAR
989900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
456900
989900
Starting Price Zar
456900
989900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Creta and Tiggo 9 PHEV 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: Creta 36 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 98.
Efficiency index: Creta 65 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 72.
Safety-equipment index: Creta 84 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: Creta 66 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: Creta 65 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 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 PHEV leads by 23 points
Tiggo 9 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Creta.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
Creta
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 62 pts for Creta
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 PHEV leads. However, Creta may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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