Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid vs GWM Haval H7

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid starts from $45,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval H7 opens at $46,990. That makes the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $51,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid by roughly $6,555 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and GWM Haval H7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 90% for the GWM Haval H7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 6 in the GWM Haval H7.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the GWM Haval H7 gets a 14.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid stands out with Sony audio that you will not find on the GWM Haval H7. The GWM Haval H7 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 responds with a Petrol making 179kW and 530Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval H7 has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval H7 is 0.6s 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, 36mm shorter than the GWM Haval H7 at 4,760mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 520L in the GWM Haval H7, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid a 30L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the GWM Haval H7 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $371/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and $1,682/year for the GWM Haval H7. That is a $1,311 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $371 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs $1,682 (GWM Haval H7). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,311 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 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H7). Both match on warranty length.