Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid starts from $45,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV opens at $43,490. That makes the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV the more affordable entry point by $2,500.

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 $47,839 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 97% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV misses.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and Sony audio that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV counters with Apple CarPlay. 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV responds with a Petrol making 96kW and 195Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is 1.2s 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 13.8kWh (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV), giving WLTP ranges of 95km and 55km.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid measures 4,724mm long on a 2,694mm wheelbase, 179mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm 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 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid a 141L 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 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 $77/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. That is a $15 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs $77 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $15 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 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.