Audi Q3 vs Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid

The Audi Q3 starts from $61,600 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid opens at $59,990. That makes the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $1,610.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $67,760 and $65,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid by roughly $8,410 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi Q3 and Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Audi Q3 and 82% for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Audi Q3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Audi Q3 and 10 in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Audi Q3 misses.

The Audi Q3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q3 stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q3 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 315kW and 580Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q3 measures 4,485mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 315mm shorter than the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid at 4,800mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 470L in the Audi Q3 and 620L in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid, giving the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid a 150L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,081/year for the Audi Q3 and $399/year for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. That is a $1,682 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $2,081 (Audi Q3) vs $399 (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,682 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q3) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —7yr (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid).