Chery Tiggo 4 vs Kia Picanto
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Chery Tiggo 4
From $21,750
SUV
Petrol
Petrol
108kW
7.4 L/100km
5★ ANCAP
380L
Kia Picanto
From $18,390
Hatch
Petrol
Petrol
62kW
5.4 L/100km
ANCAP: no data
255L
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Price Breakdown
The Chery Tiggo 4 starts from $21,750 before on-road costs, while the Kia Picanto opens at $18,390. That makes the Kia Picanto the more affordable entry point by $3,360.
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 $23,925 and $20,229 respectively.
Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Kia Picanto by roughly $2,850 in fuel alone.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.
Feature Showdown
The Chery Tiggo 4 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia Picanto gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Chery Tiggo 4 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Kia Picanto. The Kia Picanto counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Drivetrain
The Chery Tiggo 4 uses a Petrol producing 108kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout.
The Kia Picanto responds with a Petrol making 62kW and 122Nm, paired to a manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.2 seconds.
The Chery Tiggo 4 has the clear power advantage at 108kW vs 62kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Chery Tiggo 4 measures 4,307mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 712mm longer than the Kia Picanto at 3,595mm (2,400mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 4 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 380L in the Chery Tiggo 4 and 255L in the Kia Picanto, giving the Chery Tiggo 4 a 125L advantage.
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
9.4m diameter
Excellent
Based on 9.4m turning circle:
- U-turn on standard street (7m+ wide)
- Standard parking bay
- Tight carparks
- Narrow laneways
Turning circle ratings
Interactive simulator — U-turns, parking & towing
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns are easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
Excellent
Clears the U-turn in one swing
Needs about 8.3 m of road; you have 9.0 m.
U-turn on a wide street
≥ 10 m — clears in one
U-turn on a standard street
7 m — 3-point turn
Standard parking bay
1.6 m wide — fits with room
Tight carpark aisle
6 m — swings in
Narrow laneway
3.5 m — no room to turn
Turning circle ratings
Standard widths: AU local streets carry ~5.5–7 m of carriageway; main roads ~9–12 m. AS 2890.1 carpark aisles are ~5.8–6.6 m for 90° bays (2.6 m wide × 5.4 m deep).
Road, aisle, swing and off-tracking figures are indicative estimates from the published turning circle. Verify in person before relying on them.
True Cost to Own
Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Chery Tiggo 4 and $1,539/year for the Kia Picanto. That is a $570 annual difference in favour of the Kia Picanto.
Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Chery Tiggo 4) vs $1,539 (Kia Picanto). The Kia Picanto saves you roughly $570 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.
Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 4) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Picanto). Both match on warranty length.
Who Should Buy Which?
Buy the Chery Tiggo 4 if: You prioritise performance, need more boot space, or prefer Chery's approach to design and ownership experience.
Buy the Kia Picanto if: You want the lower entry price, want lower running costs, or prefer Kia's approach to design and ownership experience.
The Verdict
This is genuinely close. The Chery Tiggo 4 and Kia Picanto trade blows across the spec sheet, and neither runs away with an outright win. The Kia Picanto will save you roughly $570 a year in fuel. If boot space matters, the Chery Tiggo 4 has a clear edge. The best pick depends on what you value most. Explore the full specs for each model below.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Chery Tiggo 4 and Kia Picanto?
The Kia Picanto is the cheapest at $18,390 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Chery Tiggo 4 by $3,360.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Kia Picanto uses the least fuel at 5.4L/100km on the combined cycle.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched — Chery Tiggo 4 all hold a 5-star ANCAP rating. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Chery Tiggo 4 has the largest boot at 380L.
Which is the most powerful?
The Chery Tiggo 4 makes the most power at 108kW.
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Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (20 April 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Auto-generated from CarSorted's specification data · 20 April 2026
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