Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs MG MGS5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max at 5 stars (2023) and the MG MGS5 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 90% for the MG MGS5, 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.

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 MG MGS5 gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max stands out with Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with panoramic roof and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 MG MGS5 responds with a Electric Motor making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is 0.9s 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, 244mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MGS5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the MG MGS5 a 336L 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 750kg. That 550kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max turns in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MGS5's turning circle is not on our record.

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 MG MGS5 about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: more power (180kW against 125kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,300kg against 750kg).

The MG MGS5: the bigger boot with the seats up (453L against 117L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 7).

The Verdict

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max scores higher, 75 vs 72

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max scores 75 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 12 points), value (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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