Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid vs Audi Q3

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q3 opens at $61,600. That makes the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $1,610.

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 $65,989 and $67,760 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid by roughly $8,410 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and Audi Q3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 87% for the Audi Q3.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Audi Q3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 6 in the Audi Q3. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Audi Q3 misses.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q3 gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Sony audio that you will not find on the Audi Q3. The Audi Q3 counters with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 315kW and 580Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Audi Q3 responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid measures 4,800mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 315mm longer than the Audi Q3 at 4,485mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 620L in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 470L in the Audi Q3, giving the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid a 150L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $399/year for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and $2,081/year for the Audi Q3. That is a $1,682 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $399 (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid) vs $2,081 (Audi Q3). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,682 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q3). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 7yr (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid)—.