Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid vs Volvo ES90

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo ES90. 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.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo ES90 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-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 Volvo ES90. The Volvo ES90 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Harman Kardon audio 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 Volvo ES90 offers nordico fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and 4-zone in the Volvo ES90.

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 Volvo ES90 responds with a Electric making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Volvo ES90 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo ES90 is 3.9s 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, 670mm shorter than the Volvo ES90 at 5,000mm (3,102mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo ES90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 470L in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and 424L in the Volvo ES90, giving the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid a 46L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 10.6 m against 12.0 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 electricity for the Volvo ES90 about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / unlimited km (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid) and 5 years / unlimited km (Volvo ES90). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid), no data (Volvo ES90).

Where each one leads

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid: the bigger boot with the seats up (470L against 424L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Volvo ES90: more power (245kW against 150kW).

The Verdict

Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid scores higher, 74 vs 69

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid scores 74 to the Volvo ES90's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo ES90 ahead by 33 points), value (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid ahead by 24 points). Boot space with the seats up: 470L in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, 424L in the Volvo ES90. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, 5 on the Volvo ES90.

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