Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Volkswagen T-Cross

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $36,100 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen T-Cross opens at $34,990. That makes the Volkswagen T-Cross the more affordable entry point by $1,110.

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 $38,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volkswagen T-Cross by roughly $3,565 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen T-Cross gets a 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 wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Volkswagen T-Cross. The Volkswagen T-Cross counters with Apple CarPlay. 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 Volkswagen T-Cross offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 1-zone in the Volkswagen T-Cross.

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 Volkswagen T-Cross responds with a Petrol making 85kW and 200Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 85kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is 2.9s 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, 612mm longer than the Volkswagen T-Cross at 4,108mm (2,563mm 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 385L in the Volkswagen T-Cross, giving the Volkswagen T-Cross a 268L 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 1,100kg. That 200kg 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 $1,596/year for the Volkswagen T-Cross. That is a $713 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen T-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs $1,596 (Volkswagen T-Cross). The Volkswagen T-Cross saves you roughly $713 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 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen T-Cross). The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has longer coverage.