Compare the BMW iX3 vs Chery Tiggo 9
2026
Tech Trailblazer Award
Winner
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
8/10
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
8/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the BMW iX3 and the Chery Tiggo 9 make great long-distance cruisers on the motorway. Take them onto twisty roads, however, and their handling differs noticeably. You get almost zero bodyroll through corners in the iX3, whereas the Tiggo 9 leans a lot in the bends. Inside, the BMW will swallow a large bottle in its door bins and glovebox, but the Chery's moderately sized compartments will not fit one. When deciding between them, practical needs play a big part: the Tiggo 9 provides a third row of seats that the iX3 goes without, but the BMW can tow more.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 143 litres (1 suitcase) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,750 litres | Boot space, seats down 2,065 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,782 mm x 1,895 mm x 1,635 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,810 mm x 1,925 mm x 1,741 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,500 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £115 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 86.9 kWh | Battery size 34.5 kWh |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 238kW eDrive40 87kWh Auto | Engine name 1.5T PHEV DHT AWD |
| Engine size Electric • 324 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 428 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 3 |
| Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.4 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 86.9 kWh | Battery size 34.5 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 520 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 143 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,750 litres | Boot (seats down) 2,065 litres Best |
| Length 4,782 mm | Length 4,810 mm |
| Width 1,895 mm | Width 1,925 mm |
| Height 1,635 mm | Height 1,741 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.9 m | Wheelbase 2.8 m |
| Turning circle 12.1 m | Turning circle 11.2 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.