Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid vs Subaru Forester

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid starts from $42,850 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Forester opens at $43,490. That makes the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $640.

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 $47,135 and $47,839 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 Subaru Forester, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid by roughly $10,950 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and Subaru Forester hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 83% for the Subaru Forester.

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 4 in the Subaru Forester.

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 9 in the Subaru Forester. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Subaru Forester misses.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Forester gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-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 Subaru Forester. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Subaru Forester offers cloth.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout.

The Subaru Forester responds with a Petrol making 136kW and 247Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.2 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 136kW. 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, 69mm longer than the Subaru Forester at 4,655mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 496L in the Subaru Forester, giving the Subaru Forester a 379L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $62/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and $2,252/year for the Subaru Forester. That is a $2,190 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs $2,252 (Subaru Forester). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $2,190 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 (Subaru Forester). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.