Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid vs Skoda Octavia

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Octavia gets a 13-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Octavia. The Skoda Octavia counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

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 Skoda Octavia responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Octavia is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid measures 4,330mm long on a 2,604mm wheelbase, 368mm shorter than the Skoda Octavia at 4,698mm (2,686mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Octavia generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 470L in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and 600L in the Skoda Octavia, giving the Skoda Octavia a 130L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Skoda Octavia's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 10.4 m against 10.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid costs about $1,539 a year (5.4 L/100km) and fuel for the Skoda Octavia about $1,739 a year (6.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $200 a year less for the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Octavia). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid), 6 years (Skoda Octavia).

Where each one leads

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid: more power (150kW against 110kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,539 a year against $1,739).

The Skoda Octavia: the bigger boot with the seats up (600L against 470L).

The Verdict

Skoda Octavia scores higher, 77 vs 74

The Skoda Octavia scores 77 to the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Skoda Octavia ahead by 27 points), technology (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid ahead by 18 points), performance (Skoda Octavia ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid costs about $200 less (5.4 L/100km against 6.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 470L in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, 600L in the Skoda Octavia.

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