Nissan Qashqai vs Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid

The Nissan Qashqai starts from $34,665 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid opens at $45,990. That makes the Nissan Qashqai the more affordable entry point by $11,325.

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 $38,132 and $50,589 respectively.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Nissan Qashqai, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid by roughly $8,955 in fuel alone.

Both the Nissan Qashqai and Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Nissan Qashqai and 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Nissan Qashqai.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Nissan Qashqai and 9 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Nissan Qashqai misses.

The Nissan Qashqai features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid gets a 15.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid counters with wireless charging and Sony audio that the Nissan Qashqai does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Nissan Qashqai uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.8 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV making 105kW and 215Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Nissan Qashqai has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Nissan Qashqai measures 4,425mm long on a 2,665mm wheelbase, 299mm shorter than the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid at 4,724mm (2,694mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Nissan Qashqai and 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid a 120L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,853/year for the Nissan Qashqai and $62/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. That is a $1,791 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $1,853 (Nissan Qashqai) vs $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,791 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Qashqai) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.