Subaru Crosstrek vs Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid

The Subaru Crosstrek starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid opens at $45,990. That makes the Subaru Crosstrek the more affordable entry point by $9,500.

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 $40,139 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 Subaru Crosstrek, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid by roughly $10,665 in fuel alone.

Both the Subaru Crosstrek and Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Subaru Crosstrek 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 5 in the Subaru Crosstrek.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Subaru Crosstrek and 9 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Subaru Crosstrek misses.

The Subaru Crosstrek features a 11.6-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 Subaru Crosstrek stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid counters with Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Subaru Crosstrek uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 196Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 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 Subaru Crosstrek has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru Crosstrek measures 4,495mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 229mm 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 559L in the Subaru Crosstrek and 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, giving the Subaru Crosstrek a 9L 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 1,200kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,195/year for the Subaru Crosstrek and $62/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. That is a $2,133 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $2,195 (Subaru Crosstrek) vs $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $2,133 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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