Chery Tiggo 7 vs Kia Seltos
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs 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 7: we're still completing 0-100km/h, ground clearance, turning circle and braked towing.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
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Price Breakdown
The Chery Tiggo 7 starts from $27,500 before on-road costs, while the Kia Seltos opens at $31,250. That makes the Chery Tiggo 7 the more affordable entry point by $3,750.
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 $30,250 and $34,375 respectively.
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 7 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia Seltos gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
Drivetrain
The Chery Tiggo 7 uses a 1.5L Turbo Petrol producing 108kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a 6 speed dual clutch transmission to a Front Wheel Drive (2WD) layout.
The Kia Seltos responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 180Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.
The Kia Seltos has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 108kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Chery Tiggo 7 measures 4,540mm long on a 2,661mm wheelbase, 155mm longer than the Kia Seltos at 4,385mm (2,630mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 7 generally means more rear legroom.
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
10.6m diameter
Good
Based on 10.6m 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.
Good
Needs a 3-point turn (one reverse)
Needs about 9.3 m to swing round without stopping. Road is 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
1.8 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 $1,967/year for the Chery Tiggo 7 and $1,967/year for the Kia Seltos.
Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Chery Tiggo 7) vs $1,967 (Kia Seltos). Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.
Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 7) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Seltos). Both match on warranty length.
Who Should Buy Which?
Buy the Chery Tiggo 7 if: You want the lower entry price, or prefer Chery's approach to design and ownership experience.
Buy the Kia Seltos if: You prioritise performance, or prefer Kia's approach to design and ownership experience.
The Verdict
This is genuinely close. The Chery Tiggo 7 and Kia Seltos trade blows across the spec sheet, and neither runs away with an outright win. The best pick depends on what you value most. Explore the full specs for each model below.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Chery Tiggo 7 and Kia Seltos?
The Chery Tiggo 7 is the cheapest at $27,500 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Kia Seltos by $3,750.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Chery Tiggo 7 uses the least fuel at 6.9L/100km on the combined cycle.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched — Chery Tiggo 7 all hold a 5-star ANCAP rating. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which can tow the most?
The Kia Seltos has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,100kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Kia Seltos makes the most power at 110kW.
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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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