Volkswagen T-Roc vs Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid

The Volkswagen T-Roc starts from $41,990 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid opens at $42,850. That makes the Volkswagen T-Roc the more affordable entry point by $860.

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 $46,189 and $47,135 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 Volkswagen T-Roc, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid by roughly $8,670 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Volkswagen T-Roc features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid counters with Sony audio that the Volkswagen T-Roc does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volkswagen T-Roc gets cloth upholstery while the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid offers synthetic leather.

The Volkswagen T-Roc uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.7 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volkswagen T-Roc measures 4,251mm long on a 2,603mm wheelbase, 473mm 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 445L in the Volkswagen T-Roc and 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, giving the Volkswagen T-Roc a 328L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,796/year for the Volkswagen T-Roc and $62/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. That is a $1,734 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $1,796 (Volkswagen T-Roc) vs $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,734 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen T-Roc) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.