CUPRA Leon Sportstourer vs Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid opens at $59,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $65,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and 82% for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 8 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and 10 in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer misses.

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer uses a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol PHEV producing 130kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 315kW and 580Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 130kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer measures 4,656mm long on a 2,682mm wheelbase, 144mm shorter than the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid at 4,800mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 470L in the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and 620L in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid, 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 $428/year for the CUPRA Leon Sportstourer and $399/year for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. That is a $29 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $428 (CUPRA Leon Sportstourer) vs $399 (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $29 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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