GAC Emzoom vs Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid

The GAC Emzoom starts from $25,590 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid opens at $27,500. That makes the GAC Emzoom the more affordable entry point by $1,910.

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 $28,149 and $30,250 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

Both the GAC Emzoom and Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Emzoom packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GAC Emzoom and 7 in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid.

The GAC Emzoom features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Emzoom stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Emzoom gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid offers cloth.

The GAC Emzoom uses a Petrol Turbo producing 125kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid responds with a Petrol I4 + HEV making 71kW and 120Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The GAC Emzoom has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 71kW. In the real-world sprint, the GAC Emzoom is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GAC Emzoom measures 4,410mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 80mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid at 4,330mm (2,604mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Emzoom generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 341L in the GAC Emzoom and 358L in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, giving the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid a 17L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,881/year for the GAC Emzoom and $1,539/year for the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (GAC Emzoom) vs $1,539 (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 150,000km (GAC Emzoom) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid). Both match on warranty length.