Honda HR-V vs Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid

The Honda HR-V starts from $32,900 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid opens at $34,990. That makes the Honda HR-V the more affordable entry point by $2,090.

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 $36,190 and $38,489 respectively.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda HR-V, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid by roughly $7,360 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda HR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Honda HR-V and 82% for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Honda HR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda HR-V and 8 in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

The Honda HR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda HR-V uses a Petrol producing 96kW and 172Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda HR-V is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda HR-V measures 4,345mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 190mm shorter than the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid at 4,535mm (2,653mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 339L in the Honda HR-V and 475L in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid, giving the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid a 136L advantage.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,539/year for the Honda HR-V and $67/year for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid. That is a $1,472 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Honda HR-V) vs $67 (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,472 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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