Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid vs CUPRA Terramar

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid starts from $45,990 before on-road costs, while the CUPRA Terramar opens at $53,990. That makes the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $8,000.

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 $50,589 and $59,389 respectively.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The CUPRA Terramar, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid by roughly $7,815 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and CUPRA Terramar hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 89% for the CUPRA Terramar.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Terramar packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 7 in the CUPRA Terramar.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the CUPRA Terramar gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid stands out with wireless charging and Sony audio that you will not find on the CUPRA Terramar. The CUPRA Terramar counters with heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV producing 105kW and 215Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The CUPRA Terramar responds with a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol MHEV making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.

The CUPRA Terramar has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid measures 4,724mm long on a 2,694mm wheelbase, 205mm longer than the CUPRA Terramar at 4,519mm (2,681mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 508L in the CUPRA Terramar, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid a 42L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $62/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and $1,625/year for the CUPRA Terramar. That is a $1,563 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs $1,625 (CUPRA Terramar). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,563 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 Super Hybrid) vs 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Terramar). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.