Chinese automaker Chery's Tiggo 7 Pro slots right in the middle of its popular model range in terms of space and price. The Chery looks like a solid package, but how do its running costs compare with two competent rivals? Today we will compare the Tiggo 7 Pro with two similarly priced rivals, namely the Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Toyota Corolla Cross. All three models feature petrol engines and automatic gearboxes. The question today is, which has the lowest running costs?
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The figures
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Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Distinction |
Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.5 GLX |
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS |
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Engine size |
4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol |
4-cyl, 1.5-litre petrol |
4-cyl, 1.8-litre petrol |
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Power/Torque |
108 kW/210 Nm |
77 kW/138 Nm |
103 kW/172 Nm |
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Gearbox |
CVT |
4-speed automatic |
CVT |
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Seats |
7 |
5 |
7 |
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Airbags |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Kerb weight |
1 421kg |
1 170kg |
1 325kg |
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Boot capacity |
475-1500-litres |
310-1 147-litres |
440-litres |
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Fuel capacity |
51-litres |
45-litres |
47-litres |
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Claimed consumption* |
6.8 L/100 km |
6.0 L/100 km |
6.8 L/100 km |
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Service plan |
5-yr/60 000km |
6-yr /90 000km |
6-service/90 000km |
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Price |
R437 900 |
R417 900 |
R426 700 |
*Claimed fuel consumption
Comparing the trio
Purchase price
The models that we have chosen for this comparison are competitors from a pricing and body-style perspective, with petrol engines and automatic gearboxes. Monthly instalments are calculated throughout 72 months with a 10% deposit and no balloon or residual. The interest rate is set at 12%.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Distinction
With the instalment parameters in place, the Chery will work out at R7 705 per month over 72 month
Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.5 GLX
With the instalment parameters in place, the Suzuki will work out at R7 353 per month over 72 months.
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS
With the instalment parameters in place, the Toyota will work out at R7 508 per month over 72 months.
Fuel consumption
Our contenders all feature petrol engines and automatic gearboxes, however, the Chery is the only turbocharged model, whereas both the Suzuki and Toyota are naturally aspirated. From our experience, Chery products tend to be heavier on fuel in real-world driving situations versus the claimed figures, while Suzuki and Toyota's figures on their naturally aspirated products tend to be reasonably accurate. Looking at the kerb weights, engines and claimed figures, we feel that the Grand Vitara will be the lightest on fuel among the three.
Service plans
Our trio have varying service plans, with the Chery having the least competitive plan at 5-year/60 000km, while the Suzuki gets a 6-year/90 000 plan and the Toyota a 6-service/90 000km plan, granting both shared victory in this category.
Verdict
Having looked at the data, in the first five years of ownership, we are confident that the Suzuki Grand Vitara will have the lowest running costs among the three products assembled here.
