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Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV vs Suzuki XL6: the short answer
Tiggo 9 PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over XL6.
XL6 starts ZAR 482,000 cheaperTiggo 9 PHEV from ZAR 839,900 · XL6 from ZAR 357,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Maximum Power
Tiggo 9 PHEV455 kW @ 5500 rpm
XL677 kW
Maximum Torque
Tiggo 9 PHEV920 Nm
XL6138 Nm
Engine Size
Tiggo 9 PHEV1500 cc
XL61462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiggo 9 PHEV16.1 km/l
XL616.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiggo 9 PHEV183 mm
XL60 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV
PHEV Vanguard AWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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
XL6
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
Which One's Right for You?
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
XL6
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 PHEV range
Current market generation
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
2265 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Length
4810 mm
4445 mm
Width
1925 mm
1775 mm
Height
1741 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
183 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
448 l
209 l
Kerb Weight
2265 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2886 kg
1810 kg
Payload Capacity
621 kg
535 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
900 mm
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
2065 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
K15B/K15C
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
455 kW @ 5500 rpm
77 kW
Maximum Torque
920 Nm
138 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
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
108.2 Nm/tonne
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
160 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Gearbox
3 DHT
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.3
Number of Gears
Hybrid DHT
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
3 DHT
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
Hybrid DHT
4
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.1 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
45
Combined Driving Range
1400
700
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
1400 km
600 km
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Standard
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
7
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
7
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
147 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
147 mm
-
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Tyre Size
20-inch alloy
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch alloy
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual parking brake
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
CO2 Emissions
33 g/km
145 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Service Plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
989900 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
989900
250000
Starting Price Zar
989900
250000
Spec
Tiggo 9 PHEV
XL6
Warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 9 PHEV and XL6 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: Tiggo 9 PHEV 98 vs XL6 34.
Efficiency index: Tiggo 9 PHEV 72 vs XL6 62.
Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 9 PHEV 94 vs XL6 67.
Practicality index: Tiggo 9 PHEV 70 vs XL6 45.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 9 PHEV not separately scored vs XL6 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 34 points
Tiggo 9 PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over XL6.
Large 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
XL6
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 51 pts for XL6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 PHEV leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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