Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid vs Nissan Qashqai

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid starts from $34,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $34,665. That makes the Nissan Qashqai the more affordable entry point by $325.

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 $38,132 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid by roughly $7,270 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and Nissan Qashqai hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 91% for the Nissan Qashqai.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Nissan Qashqai.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 7 in the Nissan Qashqai.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Qashqai gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid lines up producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Nissan Qashqai lines up making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.8 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan Qashqai is 0.7s 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, 110mm longer than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Qashqai generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 475L in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 430L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid a 45L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan Qashqai leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $399/year for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and $1,853/year for the Nissan Qashqai. That is a $1,454 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $399 (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid) vs $1,853 (Nissan Qashqai). The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,454 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 / 300,000km (Nissan Qashqai). The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.