Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid vs Jaecoo J7 SHS

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid starts from $45,990 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS opens at $43,990. That makes the Jaecoo J7 SHS the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $48,389 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and Jaecoo J7 SHS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 81% for the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 SHS 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 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS gets a 13.2-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 Sony audio that you will not find on the Jaecoo J7 SHS. 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 Jaecoo J7 SHS responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 145kW and 325Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.4kWh (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs 18.3kWh (Jaecoo J7 SHS).

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid measures 4,724mm long on a 2,694mm wheelbase, 224mm longer than the Jaecoo J7 SHS at 4,500mm (2,672mm 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 431L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid a 119L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 SHS leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $62/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and $58/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS. That is a $4 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs $58 (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $4 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 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.