Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Kia Sportage

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max at 5 stars (2023) and the Kia Sportage at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2022). 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 87% for the Kia Sportage, under different test years.

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 5 on the Kia Sportage.

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 Sportage.

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.

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 Sportage gets a 12.3-inch display and 4-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the Kia Sportage. 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 Sportage offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 1-zone in the Kia Sportage.

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 Sportage responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 115kW. 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, 35mm longer than the Kia Sportage at 4,685mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sportage generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 543L in the Kia Sportage, giving the Kia Sportage a 426L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sportage leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 350kg 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 Sportage's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.4 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 fuel for the Kia Sportage about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

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

Where each one leads

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: more power (180kW against 115kW).

The Kia Sportage: the bigger boot with the seats up (543L against 117L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,650kg against 1,300kg).

The Verdict

Kia Sportage scores higher, 76 vs 75

The Kia Sportage scores 76 to the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Kia Sportage ahead by 14 points), performance (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 11 points), reliability (Kia Sportage ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 543L in the Kia Sportage.

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