MG MG ZS vs Chery Tiggo 4

The MG MG ZS starts from $22,990 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 4 opens at $23,990. That makes the MG MG ZS 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 $25,289 and $26,389 respectively.

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

Both the MG MG ZS and Chery Tiggo 4 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the MG MG ZS and 82% for the Chery Tiggo 4.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG MG ZS packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Chery Tiggo 4.

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

The MG MG ZS features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Chery Tiggo 4 gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG ZS stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Chery Tiggo 4. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The MG MG ZS uses a Petrol producing 81kW and 140Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 4 responds with a Petrol making 108kW and 210Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 4 has the clear power advantage at 108kW vs 81kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG ZS is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG MG ZS measures 4,430mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 123mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 4 at 4,307mm (2,610mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 359L in the MG MG ZS and 358L in the Chery Tiggo 4, giving the MG MG ZS a 1L advantage.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 4 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the MG MG ZS and $2,109/year for the Chery Tiggo 4. That is a $199 annual difference in favour of the MG MG ZS.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (MG MG ZS) vs $2,109 (Chery Tiggo 4). The MG MG ZS saves you roughly $199 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG ZS) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 4). The MG MG ZS has longer coverage.