Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Subaru Crosstrek

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $36,100 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Crosstrek opens at $38,990. That makes the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max the more affordable entry point by $2,890.

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 $42,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Subaru Crosstrek by roughly $1,285 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and Subaru Crosstrek hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 83% for the Subaru Crosstrek.

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 Subaru Crosstrek.

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 9 in the Subaru Crosstrek.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Crosstrek gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-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 Subaru Crosstrek. The Subaru Crosstrek counters with panoramic roof and heated front seats. 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 Subaru Crosstrek offers cloth.

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 Subaru Crosstrek responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 196Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four 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.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max measures 4,720mm long on a 2,710mm wheelbase, 225mm longer than the Subaru Crosstrek at 4,495mm (2,670mm 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 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek, giving the Subaru Crosstrek a 174L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,400kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek. That is a $257 annual difference in favour of the Subaru Crosstrek.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek). The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has longer coverage.