Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid vs Subaru Crosstrek

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid starts from $34,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Crosstrek opens at $36,490. That makes the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $1,500.

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 $40,139 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 Subaru Crosstrek, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid by roughly $9,925 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and Subaru Crosstrek hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 83% for the Subaru Crosstrek.

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 5 in the Subaru Crosstrek.

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 Subaru Crosstrek.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Crosstrek gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Crosstrek counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate 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 Subaru Crosstrek offers cloth.

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 Subaru Crosstrek responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 196Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The Subaru Crosstrek has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is 1.4s 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, 40mm longer than the Subaru Crosstrek at 4,495mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Crosstrek generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 475L in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 559L in the Subaru Crosstrek, giving the Subaru Crosstrek a 84L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $67/year for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek. That is a $1,985 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $67 (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid) vs $2,052 (Subaru Crosstrek). The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,985 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 (Subaru Crosstrek). The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.