Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Kia EV3

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max at 5 stars (2023) and the Kia EV3 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 83% for the Kia EV3, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 7 in the Kia EV3.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV3 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max stands out with power tailgate and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV3. The Kia EV3 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Kia EV3 offers cloth.

Drivetrain

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 Kia EV3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 283Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max measures 4,720mm long on a 2,710mm wheelbase, 420mm longer than the Kia EV3 at 4,300mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 460L in the Kia EV3, giving the Kia EV3 a 343L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Kia EV3's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and electricity for the Kia EV3 about $600 a year (12.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV3).

Where each one leads

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: more power (180kW against 150kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,300kg against 500kg).

The Kia EV3: the bigger boot with the seats up (460L against 117L).

The Verdict

Kia EV3 scores higher, 81 vs 75

The Kia EV3 scores 81 to the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: reliability (Kia EV3 ahead by 9 points), safety (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 6 points). Boot space with the seats up: 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 460L in the Kia EV3.

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