Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid vs Jaecoo J5

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid starts from $27,500 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J5 opens at $35,990. That makes the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $8,490.

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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $29,990 for the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and $36,990 for the Jaecoo J5.

The Jaecoo J5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Jaecoo J5 gets a 13.2-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Jaecoo J5. The Jaecoo J5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid gets cloth upholstery while the Jaecoo J5 offers synthetic leather (pet-friendly).

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 + HEV producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J5 responds with a Electric making 155kW and 288Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid measures 4,330mm long on a 2,604mm wheelbase, 50mm shorter than the Jaecoo J5 at 4,380mm (2,620mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 470L in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and 384L in the Jaecoo J5, giving the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid a 86L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J5). The Jaecoo J5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —8yr (Jaecoo J5).