Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Geely Starray EM-i

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $36,100 before on-road costs, while the Geely Starray EM-i opens at $37,490. That makes the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max the more affordable entry point by $1,390.

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 $39,710 and $41,239 respectively.

The Geely Starray EM-i qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Geely Starray EM-i by roughly $10,970 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and Geely Starray EM-i hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 90% for the Geely Starray EM-i.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, against 4 on the Geely Starray EM-i.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Geely Starray EM-i gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Geely Starray EM-i. The Geely Starray EM-i counters with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max uses a Petrol producing 180kW and 375Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i responds with a Petrol making 193kW and 262Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 180kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max measures 4,720mm long on a 2,710mm wheelbase, 20mm shorter than the Geely Starray EM-i at 4,740mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely Starray EM-i generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i, giving the Geely Starray EM-i a 311L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i. That is a $2,194 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs $115 (Geely Starray EM-i). The Geely Starray EM-i saves you roughly $2,194 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i). Both match on warranty length.