Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid vs Honda ZR-V

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid starts from $34,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda ZR-V opens at $37,100. That makes the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $2,110.

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 $40,810 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 ZR-V, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid by roughly $10,210 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and Honda ZR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 79% for the Honda ZR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda ZR-V packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 7 in the Honda ZR-V.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Honda ZR-V gets a 9-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda ZR-V counters with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting that the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Honda ZR-V offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 1-zone in the Honda ZR-V.

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 ZR-V responds with a Petrol making 131kW and 240Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 1.5s 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, 33mm shorter than the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 475L in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 380L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid a 95L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $67/year for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and $2,109/year for the Honda ZR-V. That is a $2,042 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $67 (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid) vs $2,109 (Honda ZR-V). The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $2,042 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 ZR-V). The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda ZR-V).