Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid vs Honda CR-V

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid starts from $34,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda CR-V opens at $39,900. That makes the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $4,910.

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 $38,489 and $43,890 respectively.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda CR-V, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid by roughly $9,215 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and Honda CR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 88% for the Honda CR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Honda CR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 11 in the Honda CR-V.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Honda CR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V counters with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV producing 105kW and 215Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (dht) to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Honda CR-V responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 243Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid measures 4,535mm long on a 2,653mm wheelbase, 169mm shorter than the Honda CR-V at 4,704mm (2,701mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda CR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 475L in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 561L in the Honda CR-V, giving the Honda CR-V a 86L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $67/year for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and $1,910/year for the Honda CR-V. That is a $1,843 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $67 (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid) vs $1,910 (Honda CR-V). The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,843 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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