Subaru Forester vs Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid

The Subaru Forester starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid opens at $45,990. That makes the Subaru Forester the more affordable entry point by $2,500.

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 $47,839 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 Forester, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid by roughly $11,235 in fuel alone.

Both the Subaru Forester and Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Subaru Forester 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 4 in the Subaru Forester.

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

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

The Subaru Forester uses a Petrol producing 136kW and 226Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.2 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 Forester has the clear power advantage at 136kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru Forester measures 4,655mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 69mm 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 520L in the Subaru Forester and 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid a 30L 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 $2,309/year for the Subaru Forester and $62/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. That is a $2,247 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Subaru Forester) vs $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $2,247 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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