Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid vs Leapmotor C10

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid starts from $45,990 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor C10 opens at $43,888. That makes the Leapmotor C10 the more affordable entry point by $2,102.

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 $50,589 and $48,277 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

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

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and Leapmotor C10 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 89% for the Leapmotor C10.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Leapmotor C10 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 7 in the Leapmotor C10. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Leapmotor C10 misses.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Leapmotor C10 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid stands out with Sony audio that you will not find on the Leapmotor C10. The Leapmotor C10 counters with panoramic roof, power tailgate and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV producing 105kW and 215Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 responds with a Petrol making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 105kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.4kWh (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs 28.4kWh (Leapmotor C10), giving WLTP ranges of 95km and 145km.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid measures 4,724mm long on a 2,694mm wheelbase, 15mm shorter than the Leapmotor C10 at 4,739mm (2,825mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor C10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 546L in the Leapmotor C10, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid a 4L 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, electricity costs roughly $62/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and $43/year for the Leapmotor C10. That is a $19 annual difference in favour of the Leapmotor C10.

Estimated annual total: $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs $43 (Leapmotor C10). The Leapmotor C10 saves you roughly $19 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Leapmotor C10). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.