Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid vs Volkswagen T-Roc

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid starts from $45,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen T-Roc opens at $44,990. That makes the Volkswagen T-Roc 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 $49,489 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 Volkswagen T-Roc, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid by roughly $8,670 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen T-Roc gets a 8-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 Volkswagen T-Roc. 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 Volkswagen T-Roc offers cloth.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV producing 105kW and 215Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Volkswagen T-Roc responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Volkswagen T-Roc has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid 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, 473mm longer than the Volkswagen T-Roc at 4,251mm (2,603mm 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 392L in the Volkswagen T-Roc, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid a 158L 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 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $62/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and $1,796/year for the Volkswagen T-Roc. That is a $1,734 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs $1,796 (Volkswagen T-Roc). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,734 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 (Volkswagen T-Roc). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.