Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid vs Suzuki S-Cross

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid starts from $42,850 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross 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 Suzuki S-Cross, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid by roughly $8,525 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and Suzuki S-Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross.

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 Suzuki S-Cross. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Suzuki S-Cross 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 Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-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 Sony audio that you will not find on the Suzuki S-Cross. The Suzuki S-Cross counters with power tailgate. 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 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout.

The Suzuki S-Cross responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 103kW. 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, 419mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,305mm (2,600mm 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 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Suzuki S-Cross a 313L 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 $1,767/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $1,705 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,705 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.