Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Volvo EX30
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 75
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 28 Oct 2026
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$35,450
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 180kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2023
- Boot (seats up)
- 117L
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Volvo EX30
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 200kW
- Energy use
- 16.6 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 318L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 75, but the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is $14,540 cheaper
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$35,450est. RRP
- no option data for this car
$49,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Urban FWD
$35,450
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 23 Sept 2026
$38,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $157 a week in repayments ($38,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo EX30 Plus Single Motor
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 28 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $208 a week in repayments ($49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volvo EX30 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$157/wk(≈$681/mo)
Estimate on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max at $38,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Volvo EX30Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max at 5 stars (2023) and the Volvo EX30 at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2024). 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 88% for the Volvo EX30, 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 Volvo EX30.
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 6 in the Volvo EX30.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 5 on the Volvo EX30.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
None open on our record
Volvo EX30
- REC-006745 · published 19 Oct 2026The front seat head restraints may not have been manufactured to specifications.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2026
- REC-006633 · published 26 Jun 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, some of the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006551 · published 26 Feb 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- 2 more on the model page.
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.
How long to charge
49kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 153kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 153kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. 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 Volvo EX30. The Volvo EX30 counters with head-up display, heated front seats and Harman Kardon audio. 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 Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Volvo EX30 responds with a Electric making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.
The Volvo EX30 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 180kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX30 is 2.0s 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, 487mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm 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 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Volvo EX30 a 201L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Volvo EX30 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 300kg 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 Volvo EX30's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.0 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 Volvo EX30 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30).
Where each one leads
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Volvo EX30: more power (200kW against 180kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (318L against 117L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 1,300kg).
The Verdict
Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 75
The Volvo EX30 scores 76 to the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo EX30 ahead by 12 points), safety (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 318L in the Volvo EX30. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 5 on the Volvo EX30.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$157/wk(≈$681/mo)
Estimate on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max at $38,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Volvo EX30Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and Volvo EX30?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is the cheapest at $35,450 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Volvo EX30 by $14,540.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2023) and Volvo EX30 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Volvo EX30 has the largest boot at 318L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Volvo EX30 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,600kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Volvo EX30 makes the most power at 200kW. The Volvo EX30 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.3s.
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